Auction 108
Letters by A. Einstein and Other Illustrious Personalities, Zionism, Holocaust and Anti-Semitism, Ritual Items & Jewish Art, Rare Books, Letters of Rabbis and Rebbes
Jun 19, 2018
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Israel
3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem
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LOT 72:
Large, Impressive Chanukah Menorah. Germany [?], Late 19th - Early 20th Century
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Estimated price:
$4,000 - $5,000
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Large, Impressive Chanukah Menorah. Germany [?], Late 19th - Early 20th Century
Especially large bronze Chanukah menorah. Europe, late 19th - early 20th century.
Specifications: Nine-stemmed menorah. Height: 92 cm, maximal width: 63 cm.
Made of casted bronze, in four sections: rounded base with unique decorative knobs and flowers. The upper section has eight stems with decorative leaves and flowers in art-nouveau style, with a taller shamash at center. New rod with screw threads.
At the top of each stem there is a small removable oil bowl with a tab for the wick. Protrusions and knobs all along the central stem. Six arms fashioned like vegetation and leaves are near the bottom third.
Condition: Fine condition. Welded repairs and some bronze restoration to the stems.