TWO SILVER HANUKKAH LAMPS A: Berlin, 19th century. * B: Continental, 19th - 20th century.

A : Bench type, on four cast paw feet; back wall rectangular, with cut out edges embossed with swirls and flowers, and in center, embossed depiction of wreath surrounding flame. Lidded box serves as divided oil row, with spouts; gadrooned lid opens on piano hinge. Servant light on branch arm slides into channel at back right. Marks on lid: RI, #1161, p. 253; maker’s mark unclear. H: 106mm. Two pieces assembled. Servant light replacement. Hook added at back. B: Square base, tapering to top, of cut out cast panels with central faces; at top, ring of beading surrounds faceted shaft which supports top section, consisting of cast openwork panel topped by eight cast ornamented oil cups. Shaft rises further to support cast element topped by Star of David. Servant light, ornamented with cut out cast face, slides into channel at front. The marks, at front on base frieze, are imaginary British marks. H: 207mm.