On offer is an antique silver articulated fish Besamim box dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Used during the Havdalah ceremony, Besamim boxes were created to hold aromatic spices and became an important form of Judaica silverwork throughout Europe. This finely crafted example is modelled as a fish, with articulated scales, engraved decoration, and a hinged mouth that opens to reveal a gilded interior compartment.

The fish form is both symbolic and technically impressive, demonstrating the silversmith’s skill in creating movable sections while maintaining a naturalistic appearance. Measuring approximately 8.5 cm in length and around 1.5 cm in width, the piece remains in excellent condition for its age, with only a tiny chip to one eye visible under magnification. A fine example of antique Judaica silver with strong collector appeal.

Key Features

✅ Genuine silver articulated fish Besamim box

✅ Traditional Judaica spice container for Havdalah

✅ Hinged mouth opening to gilded interior compartment

✅ Finely detailed articulated scales and engraved decoration

✅ Likely European Judaica with unidentified hallmarks

✅ Condition: Excellent for age with tiny chip to one eye

✅ Measurements: Approx. 8.5 cm / 3.35 in length; approx. 1.5 cm width

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