“Havdalah” candlestick. Schoonhoven, the Netherlands, [ca. 1924-30].
Turned silver (bearing marks designating quality and maker: “PW6” – Pleijt & de Wilde).

“Havdalah” candlestick which had belonged to a Dutch-Jewish family of Portuguese origin. With round base. Surmounted by a socket supporting a removable candle holder enclosed by four silver rods meant to secure the “Havdalah” candle. The silver rods are in turn encircled by a spiraling silver coil with a leaf-shaped ornament at its tip.

For comparison, see: Joods Historisch Museum, Amsterdam, item nos. M001319 and M015141. Also see following item.

Height: 18 cm. Good condition. Remnants of glue or paint on interior side of base.

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