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Curator’s Note: This exceptional silver beaker serves as both a functional ceremonial vessel and a stunning decorative object. Its tapered, …
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Curator’s Note: This exceptional silver beaker serves as both a functional ceremonial vessel and a stunning decorative object. Its tapered, minimalist silhouette is elevated by the intricate engine-turned band and the deeply meaningful Hebrew inscription. The personalization of "Gerard" adds a layer of human history and intimacy, making it an exquisite conversation piece for a curated tabletop or a display cabinet. Its quiet sophistication and high-purity historical weight make it an essential acquisition for serious collectors of fine French metalwork and Judaica.
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Item Specifics
Origin: France (verified by hallmark system).
Age: Late 19th Century (post-1838 French hallmark system).
Material: High-purity French Silver (950/1000 standard).
Dimensions: Approx 3" tall, 2.5" diameter at top.
Weight: 69 grams (approx. 2.43 troy oz).
Provenance: Sourced from J. Greenstein & Co., Inc., a premier auction house specializing in high-quality, authentic Judaica.
Reference:
Book: The Book of Old Silver: English, American, Foreign
Author: Seymour B. Wyler
Page Reference: See the section on "French Marks" for detailed identification of the lozenge-shaped maker's marks and purity guarantees common to French silver production.
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- Dimensions
- 2.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 3ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Excellent, as-found condition with expected light surface wear and a beautiful, untouched natural patina. Excellent, as-found condition with expected light surface wear and a beautiful, untouched natural patina. less
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