440
Russian/Polish Judaic Silver Netilat Yadayim
Estimate:
$700 - $1,000
Sold
$900
Live Auction
September 28th, 2023 Gallery Auction l Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Coins & Bullion, Fashion & Accessories
ARTIST
Jan Biedgunowski
Category
Description
Jan Biedgunowski assay mark, Warsaw, 1863, 84 silver standard. Wide cylindrical form, with a pair of cast handles with floral and foliate decoration, with Cyrillic and Hebrew inscription "In memory of my father Dr. V.L. Kogan, 1840-67, from the region of the city of Kiev, from his children," 5 1/2 in. H, 5 3/4 in. Diam., 8 in. W overall, 24.45 ozt.
Condition
The interior with wear and visible solder marks. The tops of the handles with rubbed decoration and a tiny ding from handling. The foot rim with some very slight warping along one area. The inscription has been loosely translated
Provenance
From the Philip and Lois Macht Estates, Baltimore, MD.