Vente 52 Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Par Kedem
20.9.16
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israël
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LOT 369:

Hanukkah Lamp - "Bezalel"

Vendu pour: $600
Prix de départ:
$ 600
Commission de la maison de ventes: 23%
TVA: 18% Seulement sur commission
20.9.16 à Kedem
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Hanukkah Lamp - "Bezalel"
Hanukkah lamp, product of "Bezalel" (or Sharar Group). Jerusalem, [1920s-1930s].
Silver-plated brass. Marked in Hebrew: "Bezalel Yerushalem".
On the back is a depiction of the lighting of the Temple candles by the High Priest, accompanied by other figures and the Hebrew inscription: "They kindled lights in Your holy courtyards, and instituted these eight days of Hanukkah". Front basin holding the row of oil fonts (row detachable). Beneath the row of fonts are medallions in the shape of ancient coins. On the left and right of the oil fonts there is room for the shamash. The lamp rests on four legs. With a suspension loop.
Height: 14.5 cm, width: 17 cm, depth: 5 cm. Good condition. Slight defects.
Provenance: Willy Lindwer collection.