Mid-Century Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup from Israel, likely produced by the renowned Bier Silversmiths (founded by Yitzchak Bier). The hallmarks on the base rim are characteristic of the Bier workshop's identification marks.

Item Overview

• Maker: Bier Jerusalem (Yitzchak Bier & Sons)

• Material: Solid Silver (800 Silver Standard)

• Weight: 44 Grams

• Origin: Jerusalem, Israel

• Design Motif: Two-tier repoussé featuring a clustered grape and vine canopy above a rhythmic "fish scale" or scalloped base

The Expert Identification: Why This is a Bier Piece

This cup features two distinct professional hallmarks that verify its artisan pedigree:

• The Stylized "B": This is the signature logo of Bier Jerusalem, a workshop founded by Yitzchak Bier after his studies at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design.

• Directly adjacent to this hallmark are the Hebrew characters "ב״ר" (Bet-Resh), which spell out the Bier name. These early domestic workshop stamps are characteristic of solid 800 silver production from mid-20th-century Jerusalem.

• Metal Quality: While modern Bier pieces are often sterling, this vintage 44g vessel is struck with the workshop's early domestic marks, characteristic of solid 800 silver production from the 1950s–1970s.

Condition & Aesthetics

• Preserved Patina: In keeping with professional preservation standards, the cup retains its original factory finish and historical as-found patina. The oxidation within the deep repoussé work provides a stunning contrast that highlights the grapes and "fish scale" texture.

• Artisan Details: The flared pedestal base includes the traditional embossed "Yerushalayim" (Jerusalem) architectural lettering, a hallmark of Bier's devotion to his home city.

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