MANFRED ANSON LIBERTY BELL CHANUKAH LAMP

1990

Each of the nine branches surmounted by miniature representation of the Liberty Bell. Below individual candle-sockets are names of famous early American Jewish patriots including: Haym Salomon, Gershom Mendes Seixas, Rebecca Gratz, and Uriah P. Levy. The whole set on larger Liberty Bell bearing inscription as appears on the original in Philadelphia: “Proclaim Liberty Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants thereof.” Marked: “M. Anson 9.” 12 x 14 inches.

Exceptionally original item of American Judaica, combining the quintessential elements of Jewish and American themes of freedom and liberty. Designed by Manfred Anson (1923-2012), well known for his Statue of Liberty Menorah. A brass example of this lamp is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York.