On round base plate, knobbed shaft supports eight moveable curvilear arms, each terninatng in oil cup on drip plate. Servant light on arm fixed at front. Central shaft terminates in cast Star of David. H: 24 1/2.” Some wear.
AUCTION 35 |
Tuesday, November 21st,
2006 at 1:00
Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 311
BRASS SYNAGOGUE CHANUKAH LAMP.
On round base plate, knobbed shaft supports eight moveable curvilear arms, each terninatng in oil cup on drip plate. Servant light on arm fixed at front. Central shaft terminates in cast Star of David. H: 24 1/2.” Some wear.
Poland, late 19th century
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
For another brass standing Chanukah lamp with Star-of-David, see R.D. Barnett, Jewish Museum (London) Catalogue (1974), number 267, pl. XCIII.