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Hammered silver kiddush cup

Object | Accession Number: 1992.123.7

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    Hammered silver kiddush cup

    Overview

    Brief Narrative
    Kiddish cup that belonged to Bernard Melzer and his son, Salomon.
    Credit Line
    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Leonore Grossberg

    Physical Details

    Classification
    Jewish Art and Symbolism
    Object Type
    Kiddush cups (lcsh)
    Physical Description
    Hammered silver cup with flaired rim and rounded base, engraved with alternating designs of leaves and houses. Makers imprint on bottom.
    Dimensions
    overall: Height: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm)
    Materials
    overall : silver

    Rights & Restrictions

    Conditions on Access
    No restrictions on access
    Conditions on Use
    No restrictions on use

    Administrative Notes

    Provenance
    The kiddush cup was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1992 by Leonore Melzer Grossberg, the daughter of Bernard Melzer and sister of Salomon Melzer.
    Record last modified:
    2023-09-01 09:05:00
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