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Lot 157

Two Pewter Bowls – Germany, 19th Century

1. Bowl, gift for a groom. [Germany], [first half of 19th century]. Cast engraved pewter. Stamped on underside. Wedding gift dedication engraved on the edges: "Mazal tov… 1845, the bridegroom Yitchak Fleiner". Above the word "Fleiner" the letter "shin" is engraved, apparently to correct an error in the engraving of the last name, possibly Fleishner or Fleisher.
Diameter: 29 cm. height: 3.5 cm.
2. Bowl. [Germany, 19th century?]. Cast engraved pewter. Stamped several times on underside ("Fein Englisch Block"). Engraved on the edges are simple adornments and the letters "Lamed "and "Bet".
Diameter: 28 cm. height: 4.5 cm.