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This listing features a matching pair of antique stemless silver Kiddush shot cups (beakers/tumblers) decorated with hand-engraved Judaic iconography. Each …
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This listing features a matching pair of antique stemless silver Kiddush shot cups (beakers/tumblers) decorated with hand-engraved Judaic iconography. Each cup stands approximately 2.25 inches tall with a flared lip measuring 2 inches in rim diameter. Together, the pair has a combined weight of 59.0 grams of fine silver metal.
The exterior walls showcase hand-chased and wriggle-work (bright-cut) geometric engraving, featuring a prominent six-pointed Magen David (Star of David) framed by traditional foliate dashes and border zig-zag banding. The underside of each base is impressed with the incuse mark 84-STERLING.
Note on Marking & Provenance: The 84-STERLING stamp is a historical export hallmark system used by European, Near Eastern, and American export silversmiths active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries (c. 1890s–1920s) to denote silver produced to the Russian 84 Zolotnik purity standard (.875 fine silver) while concurrently satisfying English-speaking import standard terminology ("STERLING").
Historical Provenance & Design Significance: Stemless silver Kiddush cups of the late 19th and early 20th centuries reflect a distinct period in ceremonial metalwork where traditional Eastern European chasing techniques merged with international export purity standards. The delicate wriggle-work border and hand-cut Magen David motifs highlight the artisanal craftsmanship of early Jewish silversmiths, making this pair both historical artifacts and functional decorative accents.
Curator’s Note: This charming pair of turn-of-the-century engraved silver Kiddush tumblers adds historical texture and refined metallic shimmer to modern table settings or curated Judaica displays. Ideal for display in a glass-front vitrine, arranged on a Shabbat bar tray, or styled within an intimate holiday tabletop vignette.
Item Specifics
Quantity: Pair (2 matching cups)
Height: ~2.25 inches (5.7 cm)
Rim Diameter: ~2.0 inches (5.1 cm)
Combined Weight: 59.0 grams total
Decoration: Hand-engraved Magen David (Star of David) with geometric zig-zag wriggle-work border
Markings: Impressed 84-STERLING on base
Origin: Eastern Europe / Export Silversmiths (Jerusalem, Russia, or Ottoman-era Near Eastern export workshops)
Circa: c. 1890–1920 (Turn of the 20th Century)
Material: Composition: 84 Zolotnik Silver / Sterling-grade alloy (.875 to .925 purity)
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- Dimensions
- 2ʺW × 2ʺD × 2.25ʺH
- Styles
- Religious
- Traditional
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Overall Condition: Excellent Antique Condition. Surface: Light, natural surface micro-scratches consistent with age and ritual handling. Structure: Both cups maintain … moreOverall Condition: Excellent Antique Condition. Surface: Light, natural surface micro-scratches consistent with age and ritual handling. Structure: Both cups maintain clean circular rims and flat, level bases without structural warps, rim split repairs, or heavy indentations. One cup bottom retains residue from an old paper inventory label. less
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