Late Summer 2020 Fine Art & Estate Auction
Lot 303:
Description
Item/Description: Frank M. Whiting & Co. Sterling Silver Presentation Cup Footed Chalice. Large wine goblet embossed with raised grapes and vines. Engraved across rim with the Hebrew blessing over wine: Borei Pri Hagafen. Base with personalized engraving: “Presented to Rabbi Harry Nelson by the Cantors Council of Connecticut in Celebration of 25 Years of Devoted Service to Congregation Rodeph Shalom, Bridgeport, Connecticut”. Underside hallmarked: Sterling by Frank M. Whiting & Company and logo. The company was in business from 1878 -1960 when it became a division of Ellmore Silver Co.
Material: Sterling Silver.
Dimensions: 6 1/4”tall; base diameter 3 1/4”; approximately 214 grams.
Condition: Excellent. Patina to silver, would benefit from a polish.
Age: pre 1960’sProvenance: Private Estate.
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