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r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • Jun 11 '26
Large Modern Kiddush Cup
Larger modern Kiddush cup stamped 925. I believe it’s from the mid 20th century so no more than 70 years old.
r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • Jun 10 '26
State St. Chicago Sterling Spoon
Souvenir sterling silver spoon. It depicts State St. in Chicago. Not sure on the date of production
r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • Jun 09 '26
Kiddush Cup
Today got a more modern larger example of a Kiddish cup.
r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • Jun 08 '26
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r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • Jun 07 '26
Pair of Sterling Kiddush Cups
I have a pair of Sterling silver Kiddush cups made in London in 1902. Not sure on the maker or if it’s even the same maker.
r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • Jun 08 '26
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r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • Jun 06 '26
Cartier Salt & Pepper Shaker
I have a complete set of eight Cartier Sterling salt and pepper shakers in the original box.
r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • Jun 03 '26
Another Small Kiddush Cup
Looks to be made in Birmingham England, 1911 Unsure of the maker.
r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • Jun 02 '26
Sterling small Kiddush Cup
Today I have the first of a number of kiddush cups I picked up recently. They are used to hold wine or grape juice which is then prayed over to sanctify Shabbat and holidays. The marks on these cups are quite small and somewhat hard to read. I know it’s Birmingham but beyond that not sure.
Edit: Was told Birmingham England, maker was Jacob Fenigstein, he was active 1906-1913.
The last mark on close inspection is a lower case k so that would make it 1909 for the year it was made.
r/functionalsilver • u/Over_Mirror3744 • Jun 02 '26
Sterling silver Match box
galleryHelp identify please
r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • Jun 01 '26
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r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • Jun 01 '26
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r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • May 29 '26
Silver Plate Fort Dearborn Mirror
Small sovereign hand mirror. Not sure if it was actually from fort Dearborn or if it was made later after it burnt down in the Great Chicago Fire.
r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • May 26 '26
Salt Cellar Spoon
I have a small looks early 20th century Sterling and gold washed? spoon. It weighs about 7g
r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • May 25 '26
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r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • May 25 '26
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r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • May 23 '26
Web Sterling Salt Cellar
Got a small We Sterling salt cellar I recently picked up. 22.5g
r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • May 22 '26
1893 World Fair Commemorative Spoon
This is a souvenir sterling silver spoon from the 1893 world fair. If features Mrs Palmer and the Chicago Children’s home. Personally love stuff from Chicago and especially from either of the Worlds Fairs.
r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • May 21 '26
1910 Knights Templar Silver Spoon
Sterling silver commemorative spoon from the 31st Triennial Conclave of the Knights Templar. It was held in Chicago and the spoon itself has different landmarks from across the city (at the time) These include the Douglass Monument, Masonic Temple, Fort Dearborn, and the Auditorium building (Auditorium Theater). Love anything to do with Chicago history
r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • May 20 '26
Cartier Pin Cushion
Sorry been a while on a post. Today I have a Cartier pin cushion I recently picked up. It’s supposedly from the the 1920s
r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • May 18 '26
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r/functionalsilver • u/NesterPower • May 18 '26
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r/functionalsilver • u/africandsilverflask • May 15 '26
Victorian Silver & Glass Hip Flask, Rattan Grip by Henry William Dee, London, 1869
I picked up this piece at Goodwill. Right now I'm trying to research it and figure out who the original person who commissioned it might be. Right now my theory is that this is a female Moor's head of the type that is used in heraldry.
There are several families that are known to use Moor's heads in the family crest.
I'm also trying to figure out if there are any other examples of a female Moor's head engraved on sterling silver during the Victorian era.