December Judaica Auction

148.      A MASSIVE SILVER PRESENTATION GOBLET. Germany, c.1864....

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148.      A MASSIVE SILVER PRESENTATION GOBLET. Germany, c.1864. Dated: December 31, 1864. Apparently a gift from the Jewish community acknowledging the retirement of synagogue board member Ferdinand Friedeberg.  Engraved: “Herrn Ferdinand Friedeberg bei seinem Ausscheiden aus Vorstande der hiesigen Synagogen Gemeinde.” “In dankbarer anerkennung gewidmet von den Repräsentanten  und deren Stellvertretern Magdeburg d. 31 Dec. 1864.” Friedeberg is also mentioned in a few historical books including “The Downfall of the Kingdom of Judah: A historical-critical attempt” by Johann Carl Herrmann Schmeidler.10.2” tall.