Russian Silver Shmirot Kiddush Cup Beaker c1850 Judaica
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Russian Silver Shmirot Kiddush Cup Beaker c1850 Judaica:
$4200.00
Pasarel - Rare Russian Or Polish 84 Silver Kos Shmirot Kiddush Cup Beaker, Ca 1850, Judaica. Sign up for Store newsletter
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- Profusely adorned with engraved lions, floral and foliage ornaments and Hebrew inscription \"Ze HaKos MeShmirot\" (this cup was made from blessed coins - see below).
The court of the Zaddik (the Hasidic leader) was financially maintained by money contributed by his Hasidim (the followers of a specific sect).
The taxes, known as ma\'amad (stand), were usually collected twice a year by a special collector appointed to the post for life.
He traveled around the cities and small towns with a list of names, which was updated consecutively.
The list served two purposes: first to track the amount of money collected in a certain place and time, while the second ensured that the Zaddik would bless the Hasid and his family.
In some courts, after the blessing, the Zaddik also offered a blessed coin, which was given as a reward to a particular Hasid or congregation at the next visit of the collector.
The coin was sold in an sale, and the money was contributed for a special celebration conducted on the festive collection day that was considered a holiday.
The blessed coin was regarded as a charm (Shmirah).
Thus, sometimes, when a large number of coins were collected, it was customary to melt them down and commission a ritual object for communal or private use.
The most common utensil made of melted coins was a Kiddush cup like this one.
Marked with Russian or Polish silver marks (84 standard) and illegible city and maker\'s mark.Free shipping, handling & insurance
S/N: 0099-2667 MEASUREMENTSHeight - 6cm / 2.36in.
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Diameter - 6cm / 2.36in.See item description.
WEIGHT82gr / 2.63oz.
CONDITIONVery good.
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Russian Silver Shmirot Kiddush Cup Beaker c1850 Judaica:
$4200.00
- Profusely adorned with engraved lions, floral and foliage ornaments and Hebrew inscription \"Ze HaKos MeShmirot\" (this cup was made from blessed coins - see below).
- COLLECTIBLES
- JUDAICA
- JEWELRY