Seder Plate of Rebbe Rashab – Used by the Rebbe in Lubavitch and Rostov, Until His Passing in Nisan 1920 – With ...

Seder Plate of Rebbe Rashab – Used by the Rebbe in Lubavitch and Rostov, Until His Passing in Nisan 1920 – With Letter of Authenticity Signed by His Eldest Granddaughter Rebbetzin Chanah Gurary

Seder plate of Rebbe Shalom Dov Ber Schneersohn, the Rashab of Lubavitch. The plate was used by the rebbe in Lubavitch and Rostov, from Pesach 1906 until Pesach 1919 (the Rashab passed away close to Pesach, on 2nd Nisan 1920. See previous item for the first Seder plate used by the Rashab, from his appointment as rebbe until Pesach 1905).
Large, oval silver-plated Seder plate, with engraved foliate and geometric designs. Openwork rim. With two stylized foliate handles.
Letter of authenticity enclosed (handwritten note, in English), signed in Hebrew by his granddaughter Rebbetzin Chanah Gurary (1899-1991), eldest daughter of Rebbe Rayatz: "I hereby gift... the silver-plated seder tray my grandfather the Rashab used from 1906 - until he passed away. My grandmother [Rebbetzin Shterna Sarah, wife of the Rashab] gave it to me the week of my wedding." Dated – 5th November 1989.

Chabad Rebbes and the Silver Seder Plate
The custom in Chabad was that the rebbe placed his matzot on a silver plate, while the other members of the family placed theirs on a cloth. Indeed, several days before Pesach 1950 (after the passing of the Rayatz and before the appointment of the Lubavitcher rebbe), the Lubavitcher rebbe had a young man buy a large kiddush cup and silver plate for him for Seder night.

Maximum width: 73.5 cm. Good condition. Silver plating worn.