Bidspirit auction | A “Zakhor we-Shamor” (“Remember and

A “Zakhor we-Shamor” (“Remember and Keep [the Shabbes]”) Kiddush cup, 1856, Western Ukraine - A stamped silver cup situated on a three legged base, engraved with “Zakhor we-shamor” (Remember and Keep [the Shabbes]). Under the base is the inscription “N. Yoseph ben-Henzi of Stanislav, Rosh ha-Shanah, 1856.” Circling the cup is a two-leaf engraving. Stanislav is the Jewish name of the city Stanislavov in western Ukraine (currently Ivano-Frankivsk). A Hassidic Jewish community existed in the city, descendants of the Rebbe Chanokh Henikh Dov Meir, the first rabbi of Alesk (present day Olesko, western Ukraine). He was the son in-law of Rabbi Shalom Rokeach, the first Rebbe of Belz. Weight: 90 gr. Condition: Excellent.