Auction 16 Spring Sale- The Bloch Family Collection - Australia, and Other Items of Judaica.
By Taj Art
Monday, Mar 31, 19:00
Jerusalem, Israel
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LOT 76:

Large and Impressive Kiddush Cup. Vilna-Lithuania, Late 19th Century

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Price including buyer’s premium and sales tax: $ 777 (₪2,872.57)
Calculated by the last official currency rate. Final currency rate will be set on the auction day
Start price:
$ 600
Estimated price :
$1,500 - $2,000
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Large and Impressive Kiddush Cup. Vilna-Lithuania, Late 19th Century

Rare quality silver Kiddush cup; fine, original handcrafted silversmithing made in Vilna of the Russian Empire in the late 19th century. 

Kiddush cup on a stem. The upper part is covered with decorative hammering and delicate engraving of plants. 


This type of silver cup is typical of Jewish Judaica from Vilna. Most of these cups were made by Jewish silversmiths from Vilna in the 19th century. The small "Chupah" beneath the body of the cup can also be found in Sabbath candlesticks from the area. 


Several hallmarks on the stem and the cup. 

Weight:  216 gr
Measurement:  7 x 18 cm

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