EXTREMEY RARE JEWISH SILVER BESAMIM SPICE BOX with WEDDING RING
This extremely rare Judaica silver Besamim (Spice Tower) incorporates a wedding ring and features intricate filigree work with Hebrew writing. The spice tower, or besamim, is used during Havdalah, a Jewish ritual that marks the end of the holy Sabbath. In this ceremony, a special candle and spice essence are used for blessings, and the act of smelling the spices is believed to enhance the Jewish spirit after the tranquility of the Shabbat before returning to daily routines.
CONDITION: The item is in very good, used condition. For additional information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. From a Private Judaica Collector, New York, USA, 1957-2015; 2. World Auction Gallery LLC, East Meadow, NY, USA, May 08, 2022 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance. History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: H- 5.75 inches (14.6 cm). Weight: 5.44 ozt (169 grams).
ESTIMATED PRICE: $1,000 - $6,000 (significantly lower than today's market price).
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, silver Besamim boxes (NO with Wedding Ring) were sold on Live Auctioneers and Sotheby's for $15,000, $20,000, $37,500, and $75,000 - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
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HISTORY: Havdalah is a Jewish religious ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and holidays, and ushers in the new week. In Judaism, Shabbat ends - and the new week begins-at nightfall on Saturday. Havdalah may be recited as soon as three stars are visible in the night sky. Some communities delay the Havdalah until later, in order to prolong Shabbat. If for some reason one cannot recite Havdalah on Saturday night, it may be observed as late as Tuesday evening. Havdalah is normally recited over kosher wine or kosher grape juice, although other beverages (except for water) may be used if wine or grape juice are not available. On completion of the Shabbat, a special braided Havdalah candle with more than one wick is lit, and a prayer is recited, and it is customary to gaze at one's fingernails reflecting the light of the candle. Spices, often stored in a decorative spice container, are handed around so that everyone can smell the fragrance. In the Sephardi community, branches of aromatic plants are used for this purpose. After Yom Kippur, a candle is used but not spices.

HISTORY: A Jewish wedding is a wedding ceremony that follows Jewish laws and traditions. While wedding ceremonies vary, common features of a Jewish wedding include a ketubah (marriage contract) which is signed by two witnesses, a chuppah or huppah (wedding canopy), a ring owned by the groom that is given to the bride under the canopy, and the breaking of a glass. Technically, the Jewish wedding process has two distinct stages. The first, kiddushin (Hebrew for "betrothal"; sanctification or dedication, also called erusin) and nissuin (marriage), is when the couple start their life together. This stage prohibits the woman to all other men, requiring a get (religious divorce) to dissolve it, while the second stage permits the couple to each other. The ceremony that accomplishes nissuin is also known as chuppah.

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