1910 Antique Germany Jewish Silver Sabbath Washing Bowl Dolphin Seahorse Judaica

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1910 Antique Germany Jewish Silver Sabbath Washing Bowl Dolphin Seahorse Judaica:
$1500.00

unique (onlyexample known), silver bowl for washing the fingertips before sayingGrace After Meals (Birkat Hamazon), on the Sabbath (missing the littlejug that would of hung from the hook at top), fully hallmarked as shownand as explained in the last photos, dating to circa 1910 from Hanau,Germany.

7 inches high, 5.25 inches wide, very hefty weight at 8.8ounces. No damage or repairs. Stunning quality, a combination of casting(the dolphin with the seahorse in its mouth), and great hand work allaround the bowl, with chasing / repousse of C-scroll designs, flowers,and 17th century style Hebrew letters (notice the large dots / circlesin the center of each letter). The Hebrew words read \"Harachaman HuYifarneseynu Bechavod\" (G-d is Compassionate! May He sustain us in Hishonor!), which is said in the Grace After Meals blessing on theSabbath.

Silver objects for the Sabbath table dating from the turn ofthe 20th century in Germany have survived in substantial numbers, andwith some effort and persistence (antique shows and sales), coupledwith a bankroll of perhaps $5,000 to $10,000, in a few years, acollector will be able to purchase some goblets / cups, bread tray &knife, candlesticks, all made for the Jewish market in Germany to beused at the Sabbath table. But a bowl with jug for \"Mayim Achronim\"(literally \"Last Water\", referencing this is to be used on thefingertips right before the blessing said at the conclusion of theSabbath meal), is simply unknown. The maker of this piece likely copiedthe original 17th century bowl to create this for the wealthiest ofJewish-German society. That original bowl (now apparently lost, as itwould be quite famous today), if it was miraculously located, wouldeasily have a value of $250,000. This copy of that bowl, dating from1910, appears, unfortunately, to be the only link to the originalpiece.

This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a museum ora sophisticated collector to own this important piece of GermanJudaica.

Examinations in person are welcome in New York City.