Lot 386
Silver Havdalah Compendium Cup with Hebrew Prayer, Germany, 19th Century. The spice box (usually containing cloves or sweet pepper) is picked up with the right nhand, and the following blessing is recited: "Blessed are You, God, King of the Universe, Who has created spices." Those present respond "Amen." The leader then smells the spices and passes around the spice box for all to smell. The last three words of the aforementioned prayer are inscribed in Hebrew at the top of this cup. Below the inscription is a grape vine and holes, so that the spices can be smelled. And beneath that is a ring of flowers (roses?) in high relief. The cover is surrounded by embossed framed spays of flowers, with three leaves extending from the top--that hold the Havdalah candle. Unusual design. Height: 12cm. Excellent condition.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 8,000.
From The Collection of Dr. Stephen Oppenheimer.
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