Auction 8
Lot 198:
Stamped, decorated with hammer work at a very high level, Art Nouveau style, by the artist “Vince Carol” (1850-1922). In 1886 he became a member of the jewellers’ guild in Vienna. On the cup is a dedication from the granddaughter of the Katav Sofer to the Rebbetzin Froma Zonenfeld (Lavit Zacks), the wife of Rav Shmuel Zonenfeld and daughter in law of the rabbi of Jerusalem, HaRav Yosef Haim Zonenfeld. Reb Shmuel died in his youth, during his father’s lifetime, and no descendants followed after him since his widow died afer about 70 years and was buried on the Mt. of Olives. This goblet continues the connection between the family of the Katav Sofer and HaRav Zonenfeld. 293g. Height: 25cm, rare and unique item in excellent condition.
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