GILT BRASS CASE WITH HANUKKAH LAMP Jerusalem, 20th century.

Case in form of house with pitched roof with two-sided chimney, and glass sides. Roof has decorative cut out metal trim along edges at either side. At top of back wall, two hanging devices. Front consists of door with two panes of glass, which fastens with sliding bolt. Interior includes wooden bar and tin oil row. The whole has been re-gilt with gold paint. H: 360mm including chimney. Previous repairs.

In Jerusalem, it has long been customary to light the Hanukkah Lamp outdoors. In order to protect the flames and prevent fires, the use of a case was adopted. The case would be placed on a table or hung from a hook outside the home. Some families simply placed glass cups filled with oil inside the case; others used oil rows.