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A Silver Challah Knife by Daniel Blumberg, Pennsylvania 1959

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An Attractive Silver Challah Knife made by Daniel Blumberg in Pennsylvania, 1959. Challah knife is made in a unique style, with silver being the primary material used the handle has decorative white and blue colored Wedgwood Jasperware inlays in the handle which give it a most appealing impression. On both sides of the handle, there is a protruding rounded rectangular encasement that contains a blue-colored Wedgwood Jasperware plaque. Embedded into the plaque are four foliate stone motifs in the shape of leaves. The oval-shaped handle is embossed with twisted rope bordering designs along the edges and the words "Shabbat Kodesh" are written prominently in Hebrew on one side. The upper part of the knife is made of stainless steel. Signed by the maker and marked at the side of the handle
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Width: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Depth: 12.09 in (30.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1959
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A very tiny piece of the foliate stone inlay on one side is missing.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5281239946672

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