Auction 118 Part I. . . Chabad, Gold Coins, Ritual Objects & Jewish Art
Dec 9, 2019 (Your local time)
Israel
 3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem
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LOT 37:

Tray for Shabbat Challahs. Stamped Silver. Central Europe, Early 20th Century

Start price:
$ 1,200
Estimated price:
$1500 - $1800
Auction house commission: 22%
VAT: On commission only

Oval silver tray, designated for Shabbat challahs, made of hammerwork and cast forms of: two challahs, clusters of grapes, stars of David and various decorations; bearing the inscriptions: "Remember the Shabbat to sanctify it" ["זכור את יום השבת לקדשו"] and "In honor of the Holy Shabbat" ["לכבוד שבת קודש"]. Stamped 835.

This platter was made in the style of trays by the Jewish artist known as "Posen" in the late 19th century - early 20th century in Frankfurt.

Length: 42 cm. Width: 30 cm. Weight: 0.830 kg. Very fine condition. Usage marks.