Important Judaica
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM UTC
Lot 92:
A LARGE STERLING SILVER CUP GIVEN TO MOLLY PICON
Portugal, c.1970. Hand crafted with gilding and applied colored stones. Engraved with a dedication to Molly (February 28, 1898] – April 5, 1992) and Jack (Picon) on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary from Monroe Nash (September 17, 1912 – July 26, 1997) of the Rokeach company. Monroe Nash was the inventor of the gel-like substance that suspends jarred gefilte fish. Molly Picon was an American actress of stage, screen, radio and television. Like many stars of the time, she began her career in the Yiddish Theater and film, before transitioning into character roles in English-language productions. Most famous for her role as Yente in Fiddler on the Roof, she was also featured in Car 54 Where Are You with Fred Gwynne, The Naked City as well as the Cannonball Run series of movies.9.3” tall. …………
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