This is a superb example of mid-century modern Israeli Judaica: a sterling silver honey dish designed by the master silversmith Yitzhak Bier. The piece features a finely pierced silver base with a swing handle, featuring the Hebrew greeting "שנה טובה ומתוקה" (Shana Tova u'Metuka), wishing a "Good and Sweet Year."

The set is complete with its original heavy-cut glass insert, likely of French origin, featuring a deep "beaded" or "thumbprint" pattern that provides a beautiful refractive quality. The sterling silver lid is topped with a tiered finial, typical of Bier’s clean, architectural style. This is a highly collectible piece from one of Jerusalem's most significant silversmithing legacies.

• Origin: Jerusalem, Israel

• Designer: Yitzhak Bier (Bier Judaica)

• Age: Circa 1950s–1960s

• Material: .925 Sterling Silver & Heavy Cut Glass

• Dimensions: 3.75" tall (handle upright); 2.25" base diameter.

• Weight: 44 grams (silver weight only).

• Hallmarks: Stamped "Israel Sterling 925" with the Bier "B" in a shield hallmark on the underside.

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The glass is crisp with no chips. The silver shows a warm, original patina with very minor surface wear consistent with age.

Scholarly Reference & Citation

• Book: Collecting Art Objects: Judaica

• Author: Jay Weinstein

• Page: 142

• Context: Discusses the "Bier" workshop and the transition from traditional European styles to the modern Israeli "Bezalel" aesthetic in silver ritual objects.