Round pierced gallery tops graduated bowl with attached base finial; three cast arms bear rings for three chains which hang from upper small round gallery with loop for hanging. Marked on arm. Total H: 360mm. Previously silvered
AUCTION 11 |
Tuesday, November 28th,
2000 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din
Lot 300
BRASS ETERNAL LIGHT
Warsaw, ca. 1900; Master: Schiffers
Round pierced gallery tops graduated bowl with attached base finial; three cast arms bear rings for three chains which hang from upper small round gallery with loop for hanging. Marked on arm. Total H: 360mm. Previously silvered
Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $400
It is unusual for a brass object to bear hallmarks; the manufacturer, a Jewish firm in Warsaw, was clearly proud of their artisanship