Synagogue chandelier, [Galicia, 19th cent.].
Brass.
A massive synagogue chandelier. A crowned eagle on top. Six stylized flowers stem from the central arm under which is a perforated disc with six candle holders. A stylized animal looking backwards is attached to each of the candle holders. The decoration is in a Polish style similar to papercuts. The chandelier ends with a blown up ball. The candle holders were wired (the electric wires were later removed).
Length: 67 cm. Good condition, several soldering marks, missing chains (upper chain is not original).