Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
Silver Bowl for "Mayim Achronim" – Germany
Opening: $3,000
Unsold
Bowl for "Mayim Achronim", manufactured by J. D. Schleissner & Söhne, Hanau, Germany, [c. 1910].
Cast impressed silver (stamped with a cluster of grapes, a crown above the letters R. C. zigzag line).
Impressed on the bowl are floral adornments and the inscription "May the Merciful One support us with honor". Protruding from the outer side is a handle for hanging a small jug (the jug is missing) – designed in the shape of a water creature (with scales) holding a seahorse in its mouth.
This bowl's style is a replica of a bowl from the 17th century, manufactured for the use of German Jews. Such utensils, manufactured in Germany, from the beginning of the 20th century are scarce.
Height: (including hanger): 16 cm. diameter; 13.5 cm.
Cast impressed silver (stamped with a cluster of grapes, a crown above the letters R. C. zigzag line).
Impressed on the bowl are floral adornments and the inscription "May the Merciful One support us with honor". Protruding from the outer side is a handle for hanging a small jug (the jug is missing) – designed in the shape of a water creature (with scales) holding a seahorse in its mouth.
This bowl's style is a replica of a bowl from the 17th century, manufactured for the use of German Jews. Such utensils, manufactured in Germany, from the beginning of the 20th century are scarce.
Height: (including hanger): 16 cm. diameter; 13.5 cm.
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