Judaica Antique Heavy Sterling Silver 2-Handle Cup. Given by The Hebrew Benevolent Congregation of Atlanta. American, Circa 1900. On a Round Foot. Main Section Chased with Scrolling Designs. Engraved in English: "Professor J. Fowler Richardson October 4, 1902. Appreciation From the Hebrew Benevolent Congregation Atlanta GA." The Hebrew Benevolent Congregation was Founded in 1867 (Organized in 1860) as Atlanta's First Jewish Institution. In 1850, There were 26 Jews Living in Atlanta and By the Outbreak of the Civil War, There Were 50. Their First Building was Located in Downtown Atlanta in 1875. Until 1895, the Congregation Varied in Observance Between Reform and the More Traditional. However, with the Appointment of Rabbi David Marx in 1895, the Reform Service Became the Official One. The Synagogue Grew and Evolved, Eventually Becoming a Platform for the Civil Rights Movement During Which They Were Bombed by a White Nationalist in 1958 with 50 Sticks of Dynamite. Condition: Generally Good, with Minor Dents. Dimensions: H: 5.5" x Handle to Handle: 9". Weight: 546.1g., 17.56ozt. Provenance: From a Long Island NY Home. Please note the absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed condition report.