Very decorative silver bottle-holder with 4 malachite cabachon stones and along the entire length on both sides engraved medallions depicting ancient symbols of wine and its transportation. The interior of holder is gold plated. This fine and rare historical work was designed and executed in silver department of Bezalel Fine Art Academy / Israel in 1940-1950s, there are different stamps in Hebrew and English: "Hand crafted, Sterling (silver), Israel". For Bezalel silver smiths see following link: http://yemini-silversmiths.com/C%20history%2001.html

Inscription: stamped with Sterling silver mark and diffferent inscriptions in Hebrew and english.

Technique: Hand crafted silver, malachite cabachon stones.

Measurements: image w 10 3/4" x h 7 1/2" (27 x 19 cm).

Condition: in very good condition.