This vintage Jewish ritual Kiddush beaker is crafted from solid sterling silver, featuring a flared lip and classic unstemmed tumbler form. The body displays hand-engraved wrigglework (rocking-chisel / zigzag) chasing, depicting a prominent Star of David (Magen David) on one face and a stylized arch/cartouche enclosing the hand-engraved monogram initials "A N" on the opposite side. The underside of the base is clearly stamped with the incised purity mark "STERLING".
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Item Type: Kiddush Cup / Beaker (Kos Shel Brakhah)
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Material: Solid Sterling Silver (.925 Purity)
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Design/Motif: Hand-Engraved Wrigglework / Zigzag Chasing, Star of David (Magen David), Custom Monogram Cartouche ("A N")
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Height: Approx. 2.75 inches
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Top Diameter: Approx. 2.75 inches
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Weight: Approx. 37.0 grams (1.19 troy oz total weight; ~1.10 troy oz fine silver content)
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Origin: United States
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Age/Period: Vintage (Circa 1940s–1960s)
Condition Report
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Overall Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition.
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Structural Integrity: Solid and fully functional with no cracks, splits, heavy dents, or major distortion to the flared rim or body noted.
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Surface Details: Light, natural handling wear and micro-scratches commensurate with age and ceremonial use.
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Engraving: Sharp and fully legible wrigglework and monogram details.
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Unpolished Integrity: Clean original surface retaining light natural patina in the recessed engraving.
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