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This charming vintage lidded trinket bowl (or candy dish) is a prime example of mid-century Israeli brassware from the Sabra Brand, renowned for its ornate designs blending traditional motifs with colorful enamel. The bowl features a deep turquoise-green enamel exterior on the body and lid, framed by polished brass rims with intricate etched patterns of birds, foliage, grapes, and abstract scrolls—evoking Art Deco and folk influences. It sits on an elegant ornate footed pedestal base with floral/leaf motifs for added stability and visual flair. The removable lid is topped with a detailed cast brass finial shaped as a leaf branch with bud (sometimes described as rosebud or floral in similar pieces), serving as a decorative handle.
The interior has a smooth brown enamel finish for contrast. Stamped on the base: \"SABRA\" and \"MADE IN ISRAEL\". These pieces were popular souvenirs and home accents during Israel\'s early statehood, often produced in Tel Aviv-area workshops. Compact yet striking, it\'s perfect for holding jewelry, small keepsakes, spices, or as a standalone decorative item on a shelf, dresser, or in a Judaica collection. A timeless piece for fans of vintage Israeli metalcraft!
Origin: Handcrafted in Israel by the Sabra Brand (Sabra Brassware), a mid-20th-century Israeli manufacturer specializing in brass and enamel decorative items. Sabra pieces were widely exported as souvenirs, drawing on cultural symbolism (the \"sabra\" as the resilient native Israeli prickly pear cactus). Produced alongside contemporaries like Pal-Bell, but distinctly branded as Sabra.
Age: Circa 1960s (1950s–1970s range), aligning with the peak production era of Sabra Brand brassware and similar Israeli enamel metal items.
Condition: Good vintage condition with authentic patina. Brass shows minor oxidation, light verdigris spots, and age-appropriate wear for character. Green enamel is vibrant. Light surface scratches on base from use; no dents, breaks, or repairs.
Material: Polished brass with turquoise-green enamel exterior, brown enamel interior, and cast brass accents/finial.
Item dimensions: 5.25\" tall × 6\" diameterWeight of item: 14.3 oz
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