Circular deep-set alms tray with a fading scrolled rim border, an applied vase shaped candleholder at rim with a tri ringed handle for holding the tray applied to edge of the tray.

Dedication on inner rim written in Hebrew is translated into " This (tray) is dedicated by the esteemed Rav ‘Nata Tiebler’ in the merit of the departed soul of his daughter the Betulah (virgin), ‘Briencha’ in the year of 1864 in the Jewish year counting".

Similar examples are found the Jewish Museum of Prague.

11.5 x 11.5 Cm

2.6 oz


Overall Good-Fair condition, some dents and light scratches to base, candleholder is a bit damaged at its rim.

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Lot #261

A Silver Alms Tray and Candle Holder for a Burial Ceremony, 1864

Start price: $800

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