Gifted to Abba Eban.
Silver Kiddush cup with etched blessing, and detailed dedication :
" To His Excellency Abba Eban, ‘The Voice of Israel’, Park East Synagouge New York, NY, June 23, 1967",
Etched and Engraved under the lip of the Kiddush Cup is the Blessing for Wine :
Read in Hebrew and Translated to:
"Baruch Atah Hashem Elokeinu Melech Haolam Borai Peree Hagafen."
"Blessed Art Thou God, Holy God and King of the Universe, the Creator of the Fruit of the Vine."
Abba Eban, in full Abba Solomon Eban, original name Aubrey Solomon, (born February 2, 1915, Cape Town, South Africa—died November 17, 2002, Tel Aviv, Israel), foreign minister of Israel (1966–74) whose exceptional oratorical gifts in the service of Israel won him the widespread admiration of diplomats and increased support for his country from American Jews.
Condition : in excellent condition apparently unmarked, tested for silver
Dimensions; 5.75in H., 3.25 W., 14.5cm H., 8cm W. 5.89ozt weight
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