Offered is a heavy vintage silver-plated solid metal Hanukkah dreidel (sevivon), featuring robust casting, detailed relief scrollwork, and an antiqued silver finish.

Structural and Decorative Features:

  • Form: Classical square-bodied spinning top with a spiraled rope-twist shaft topped by a polished spherical finial.

  • Relief Motifs: Top and bottom perimeters display raised beaded trim borders. The four main side panels feature scrollwork frames encircling deeply embossed Hebrew letters representing the traditional Hanukkah acronym: Nun, Gimel, Hei, and Shin.

  • Finish: Heavy silver-tone plating over a solid metal core with dark factory oxidation highlighted in the recessed areas to accentuate depth and detail.

  • Origin and Markings: Includes a vintage paper/foil manufacturer label remnant on the top rim marked "CHINA".

Item Specifics:

  • Height: Approx. 2.5 inches

  • Width: Approx. 1.4 inches square

  • Weight: 119 grams (substantial weight-to-size ratio)

  • Origin: Made in China (Imported Judaica Market)

  • Age: Late 20th Century (c. 1980s-1990s)

  • Material: Solid cast metal core (brass/zinc alloy) with silver-tone electroplated finish and dark oxidation


Condition Report: Excellent vintage condition. Structurally sound with solid spin weight. Finish displays mild overall shelf patina, light surface wear, and intentional factory oxidation in recessed areas. Underside top surface retains partial vintage paper label with legible "CHINA" marking. No structural cracks, dents, or loss of plated finish noticed.


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