A German Silver Havdalah Compendium, Johann Nicolaus Wollenberg, Nuremberg, circa 1770
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December 15, 09:26 PM GMT
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6,000 - 9,000 USD
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A German Silver Havdalah Compendium, Johann Nicolaus Wollenberg, Nuremberg, circa 1770
the shaped domed base chased with spreading flowers, sliding sconce and spice drawer, marked on base rim
Height 8¾in. (22.3 cm)
Johann Nicolaus Wollenberg (1759-1804) made many pieces of Judaica, see Karin Tebbe Nuremberger Goldschmiede 1541-1868, no. 991, pg. 460-461, where five Kiddush cups, two Hanukah lamps, a Torah shield and a Havdalah compendium are listed; another Havdalah compendium is in the Smithsonian, NMAH 376531.
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