Auction 61 · Lot 378
CONTINENTAL SILVER CHANUKAH LAMP.
- Estimate
- $1,500–$2,000
- Hammer price
- $1,700
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
20th century
Description
Intricately detailed backplate, chased, with rhythmic scrolling foliate and geometric design, featuring central Decalogue topped by large coronet; fronted by bench supporting eight lion-form oil lamps with mouth-held fonts, each framed by concave niche, behind post and chain barrier, flanked by couchant lions on rectangular plinths. The whole set on four decorative supports. Removable servant light and oil ewer also bearing lion-head fonts. Marked. 11.5 x 13.5 inches.
summary
For a similar example of lion-form lamps, see Sotheby’s, The Michael & Judy Steinhardt Judaica Collection, April 29th, 2013, Lot 269.