The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part II

The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part II

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Two Similar Italian Silver Circumcision Cups, ?R, and ?AC, Naples, 1733 and circa

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December 20, 06:09 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Two Similar Italian Silver Circumcision Cups, ?R, and ?AC, Naples, 1733 and circa


waved and fluted with flared rims, later engraved with Hebrew inscriptions, grapevine, and fire


Height 2⅝in. (6.6 cm)

Engraved in Hebrew around the lip of one cup, “Cup for Blessing,” and round the lip of the other, “Cup for Blood.”

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