Bidspirit auction | YAACOV MARDINGER - THE MITZVAH

YAACOV MARDINGER - THE MITZVAH CARRIAGE - Florence, 2022. An elaborate Italian carriage model in the Victorian style. Made of 24K gold-plated silver, set with semi-precious stones and guilloche enamel. Composed of 92 elements, incorporating and concealing six Judaica objects, including candles, a Kiddush cup, a Havdalah set, a Hanukkah lamp, and a Mayim Acharonim vessel. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Weight: approx. 7,853.4 g. Overall length: 40 cm. Height: 24 cm. Inspired by and created as a tribute to times when Jews were forced to risk their safety and practice their faith in secret by disguising ritual objects as everyday objects. * Including a demonstration video.