Lot 46
  • 46

A German Silver-Gilt Kiddush Cup, late 17th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • marked W on rim of bowl and foot, Cf. Breslau city mark
  • Silver-gilt
  • height 6 3/4 in.
  • 17cm
partly hexagonal bowl chased with rows of hearts on matted ground and engraved with Hebrew inscription, vase-shaped stem, domed foot, chased with hearts to match

Condition

split in rim of foot, gilding good color, secured by base metal nut
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