Auction 20 - Objects: Ceremonial Art and Objects

Chanukah Lamp - Torches

Opening: $1,800
Unsold
Chanukah lamp. Eretz Israel (or the US?), 20th century.
Cast bronze.
Unique Chanukah lamp, without manufacturer's stamp. Base shaped like a semicircle. Eight small-fonts in the shape of oil lamps are screwed to the front, their spouts facing inside and their handles towards the outside. Eight small torches and one large torch are screwed on to reverse side, all upright and tall; another font is attached to the large torch to be used as the shamash. The inscription "HaNeirot Hallalu Kodesh Hem" is embossed on the front. Stands on three legs. The number "661" is engraved on the base of the Chanukah lamp and on the nine torches. Maximum height: 14.5 cm, width: 21 cm. Good condition. One of the small torches is detached.
Israeli and Bezalel works
Israeli and Bezalel works