Vintage Silver Plated Havdalah Compendium Spice Box Candle Holder Lions Crest 344

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Up for sale is a finely detailed vintage silver-plated Havdalah Compendium, cleverly combining a central Havdalah candle socket with dual … Read more Up for sale is a finely detailed vintage silver-plated Havdalah Compendium, cleverly combining a central Havdalah candle socket with dual hinged spice (besamim) compartments in a single compact vessel. The top covers feature an embossed heraldic crest depicting lions rampant flanking a crowned shield, emblematic of the Lion of Judah. The front rim is accented by a detailed cast lion mask thumbpiece, and the unit rests gracefully on four scrolled feet. The underside bears the crisp incised catalog pattern number 344.

Item Specifics:
Type: Havdalah Compendium (Besamim Spice Box & Candle Holder)

Material: Silver-Plated Base Metal

Origin: Continental / European (or Israeli import)

Age: Mid-to-Late 20th Century (c. 1960s–1980s)

Markings: Stamped "344" on bottom

Dimensions: Approx. 4.25" Wide × 2.0" Deep × 3.25" High

Weight: 14.9 oz (422 grams)

Design Significance & Provenance:
Combining dual ceremonial functions into a unified container, the Havdalah Compendium is one of the most historically ingenious forms in Continental Jewish ceremonial metalwork. Emerging prominently in 18th-century German silversmithing centers like Nuremberg and Frankfurt, this mid-20th-century interpretation honors traditional heraldic motifs with its lions rampant, crowned shield, and cast lion mask detailing.

Curator's Note:
An exquisite statement piece for tabletop styling or decorative object curation. Featuring architectural rococo footings, crisp heraldic embossing, and a warm, mellow silver patina, this compendium offers remarkable decorative utility as a mantle accent, desk accessory, or centerpiece in a curated collection of fine metalware. See less