Auction 9
Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Mar 17, 2010
Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 974:
A Giant Hanukah Lamp of President Chaim Weizman
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Sold for: $12,000
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Auction house commission: 23%
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A Giant Hanukah Lamp of President Chaim Weizman
A giant brass Hanukah Lamp, given as a gift to the President of the State of Israel, Chaim Weizman, in 1951.
Base of the Hanukah Lamp is round with four steps. A long post with cylindrical and round decorations, from which stem four symmetrical arms, ending with candle holders. The Shamash stems from the center of the post, protruding outwards. A dedication is engraved on the base: To the President of the State of Israel Chaim Weizman 1951".
Height: 130 cm, diameter: 40 cm, maximal width: 86 cm, weight: approximately 70 kgs. Good condition. Stains, mainly to the base. Two pin holes with no arms in the center of the post.
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