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Lot 294

Pewter Hanukkah Lamp – Double-Arched Architectonic Design – Germany, 19th Century

Hanukkah lamp. Germany, [19th century].
Pewter, cast (marked with unidentifiable maker’s mark: an angel holding a sword and scales, along with the initials F.L.Z.).
An uncommon architectonic model of Hanukkah lamp. Back plate with a pair of large, arched windows. Above them are two circular openings. Two small side panels, the one on the right supporting a removable servant light. The row of oil fonts is positioned on top of a narrow shelf above the drip pan. Lamp supported by four legs, each shaped like a clawed animal foot grasping a ball.


Height: 21 cm. Width: 18 cm. Good condition. Few stains.


Provenance: Kedem Auction 28, January 23, 2013. Lot 92.


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