Chassidut, Letters, Chasam Sofer, Holy objects, Art & Silver.
Lot #315
A rare Pair of brass Sabbath Candlesticks, B. Henneberg Warsaw, Poland 1908
A rare Pair of brass Sabbath Candlesticks, B. Henneberg Warsaw, Poland 1908 This pair of brass candlesticks were made by the Jewish firm "B. Henneberg" in Warsaw, Poland. The hallmark for this firm is under the base, along with the date of 1908. Unlike the multitude of other brass candlesticks made by both Jewish and non-Jewish firms in Poland during this era, these candlesticks have overtly Jewish symbols, indicating a specific Jewish usage, i.e., for the Sabbath. At each section are large Stars of David.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #316
A Pair of Silver Shabbat Candlesticks, Jewish Silversmith Szmul Szkarlat, Poland 1888
A Pair of Silver Shabbat Candlesticks, Jewish Silversmith Szmul Szkarlat, Poland 1888 This is a pair of silver candlesticks made in Poland in 1888. The maker of these candlesticks, Szmul Szkarlat, has his hallmark on the base, reading "S. Szkarlat". Szkarlat was a well known Jewish silversmith in Poland, and made different styles of silver candlesticks for the Jewish audience of Poland to purchase for the Sabbath. He also made silver hanukkah lamps.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #317
Magnificent Pair of Silver Candlesticks, England 1880
Magnificent Pair of Silver Candlesticks, England 1880 These very fancy sterling silver candlesticks bear hallmarks for England. This pair was an expensive gift to a member of a Jewish organization to use as Sabbath candlesticks. The dedication on the base reads "Presented by Members of the General and Ladies Aid Committee of the Talmud Torah to Miss Sara Watchman on the Occasion of Her Marriage to Mr. Asher Seligman 28th Dec. 1927". made in 1880 by James Bembridge Hawksworth Eyre & Co
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #318
A Silver Shabbat Three Arm Candelabra, Austria Circa 1890
A Silver Shabbat Three Arm Candelabra, Austria Circa 1890 This tall, elaborate silver candleabrum bears Austrian hallmarks. Likely used to light Sabbath candles, as there is a lengthy dedication on the base in Hebrew which states it was presented in memory of a loved one, along with the Hebrew year of 5698, which is 1938.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #319
Rare Pewter Plate for the Shabbat, 19th century.
Rare Pewter Plate for the Shabbat, 19th century. One of the most unusual pieces of Judaica we've ever seen. A metal tray that is hand engraved with verses relating to the Sabbath Kiddush ceremony, including an applique in the center in the shape of the Ten Commandments which also references the Sabbath, and underneath, "Shabbat Shalom".
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #321
A Bezalel Silver Salt Cellar, Jerusalem, Circa, 1910
A Bezalel Silver Salt Cellar, Jerusalem, Circa, 1910 This is a handmade sterling silver piece to hold salt for the dining room table. The level of craftsmanship in the filigree wire work is of the highest quality, and at top, inside a Star of David, it states "Bezalel Jerusalem".
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #324
A Silver Fish Spice Container, German 19th Century
A Silver Fish Spice Container, German 19th Century Among Central and Eastern European Jews, there was a tradition of holding the spices for the end of the Sabbath in a silver fish shaped container. Generally these containers lack hallmarks entirely, this example however has German hallmarks. The detail in the flexible fins is quite charming.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #325
Pewter Purim plate, Germany, 1768
Pewter Purim plate, Germany, 1768 This pewter dish was engraved to give with food to a friend on Purim. The outer rim references this from the Esther scroll "...of gladness and feasting, and of sending portions to his friend...". The center has a scene of Haman leading Mordechai on horseback and it is titled as such.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #326
Silver Bezalel Esther Scroll Case, Jerusalem, First half 20th Century
Silver Bezalel Esther Scroll Case, Jerusalem, First half 20th Century This is an exquisite silver and filigree Esther scroll case made circa 1920 by the Bezalel School. The handle is a later replacement, which is reflected in the low estimate for this type of item.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #330
A Silver Hanukkah Lamp, Austria, Circa 1890
A Silver Hanukkah Lamp, Austria, Circa 1890 This style of silver hanukkah lamp, where there are Lions of Judah holding the Ten Commandments, above a removable rack of connected oil containers in the shape of pitchers, is typical of 125+ year old examples made in Austria, and it is hallmarked as such. The backplate decoration is hand finished.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #333
Six Passover Kaara trays.
Six Passover Kaara trays. A complete set of American Sterling silver dishes for the Passover Seder service, as each are engraved in Hebrew with the names of the ritual foods, "Bitter Herb", "Egg", etc. Someone of substantial means and passion for the holiday owned these, as the person sought out appropriately sized sterling silver dishes that are of significant quality, and then had them professionally engraved in Hebrew
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #334
Bezalel Passover Seder Plate.
Bezalel Passover Seder Plate. This Passover Seder tray features one of, if not the most well known Judaica designs of the Bezalel School artist Ze'ev Raban. The outer rim features the Exodus from Egypt, which show the Hebrew with their livestock, escaping the Egyptians who are in horse-drawn chariots. A final scene of the Hebrews carrying the Ark of the Covenant is in the last panel. The center has the entire song of "How is this night different from all other nights" stated in Hebrew.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #337
A Silver Etrog Container, Austria Hungary Circa 1900
A Silver Etrog Container, Austria Hungary Circa 1900 This is a classically designed silver Etrog box from Austria, as it is hallmarked with the "toucan" symbol. The box is in the form of the fruit, while the lid is chased with a representation of an Etrog and foliage. The embossed Hebrew states "And you shall take...the fruit of goodly trees" (Leviticus 23:40).
Estimated price
1000$
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