Extraordinary and very heavy sterling silver hallmarked embossed Kiddush cup or beaker.
Price
£545
| $682 USD | €621 EUR
Item Ref
6078
Description
Suberb London 1994 English hallmarked solid silver extra heavy Kiddush cup superbly embossed with illustrations of Moses leading the Israelites during the Exodus from ancient Egypt as described in the Hebrew bible. The Exodus is the theme of the Jewish holiday of Passover. The relief illustrations circle around the entire perimeter, beneath a title in Hebrew text. The workmanship of the people, buildings, and landscape beyond are beautifully executed. This is the centrepiece of a Kiddush cup collection.Made by Aylbury and Co. Ltd.
This superior quality cup is beautifully crafted with a tapering shape and rounded bottom, and has a gilded interior. It is wonderfully tactile, made with a very thick gauge of silver, is very weighty, and a pleasure to see and hold.
Kiddush is a blessing recited over wine or grape juice to sanctify the Shabbat or Jewish holidays.
Size-2.75 inches high by 2.25 inches diameter.
Weight-a remarkable 180 grams!
It is an exquisite piece and is in very good condition, ready to become the centrepiece of a collection, or to present to celebrate an important occasion. This one of a kind cup is the perfect gift!
A wonderful and culturally significant piece of Jewish history to preserve, or to use to start a new tradition.
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Internal Ref: 6078
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