Menorah Galleries

A Continental silver Hanukkah menorah executed in a refined and confident Art Deco idiom, marked 800 silver and bearing a maker’s mark on the lower rim of the base, reading RGIFR (or...

This striking sterling silver mezuzah case, created in Jerusalem in the mid-20th century by an artist signed “Jackson,” is a deeply sculptural and expressive work that blurs the line...

This elegant sterling silver mezuzah case, created in Jerusalem in 1990 by Shuki Freiman, is a refined example of contemporary Israeli Judaica rooted in traditional symbolism and met...

This impressive pair of wedding goblets, crafted in Germany in the late 19th century around 1880, exemplifies the refined artistry and symbolic richness associated with Jewish matrim...

This charming and highly imaginative silver Etrog box, made in Germany in the late 19th century, is a delightful fusion of symbolism, craftsmanship, and whimsy. The box is conceived ...

This impressive 19th-century Polish silver spice tower, crafted in 1884 by the prolific Jewish silversmith Moszek Charlap (also recorded as M. Kharlop or Khorlap), exemplifies the re...

An impressive and finely crafted filigree silver spice tower, made in Europe in the mid-19th century, distinguished by its scale, architectural complexity, and a number of charming a...

A striking Mid-Century Bezalel silver Hanukkah lamp, made in Jerusalem, Israel, exemplifying the rich decorative language and symbolic depth associated with the Bezalel School of Art...

A charming and thoughtfully engineered traveling Hanukkah lamp in sterling silver, created in the United States in the early 20th century, incorporating elements dating to the late 1...

A finely crafted 19th-century silver dish from Nuremberg, distinguished by its rich repoussé decoration and a vividly rendered biblical narrative at its center. The dish is formed with a lobed circular outline, its profile recalling the soft curvature of rose petals, a design that lends both elegance and rhythmic movement to the form. The inner walls of the dish are elaborately chased and worked in high repoussé, adorned with large, abundant fruits intertwined with scrolling foliate and floral motifs, evoking themes of prosperity, wisdom, and divine blessing. Each lobed section of the wall is carefully defined by a beaded border, which separates and articulates the petal-like segments with precision and refinement. These beaded divisions descend harmoniously toward the base, where they converge into a continuous circular beaded band, providing a visually cohesive and satisfying transition to the central medallion. At the heart of the dish is an intricately chased depiction of the Judgment of King Solomon, drawn from the Book of Kings. King Solomon is shown seated upon his throne, holding his scepter in one hand while extending his other hand in a commanding gesture toward one of his officers. The officer stands to the side, a sword raised in his right hand, while a crying infant hangs from his other arm, heightening the dramatic tension of the scene. Before the king stand the two women of the narrative: one woman, overcome with anguish, pleads desperately, her arms outstretched toward the child, imploring the officer to halt the terrible act; the second woman stands apart, her posture and gesture indicating cold acquiescence to the king’s command. At her side lies a motionless infant, underscoring the emotional and moral contrast between the two figures. Solomon’s decisive gesture and the reactions of the figures encapsulate the moment in which true motherhood is revealed through compassion. The scene is rendered with remarkable attention to detail: draped textiles hang in the background, architectural elements frame the court, and the stone-tiled floor beneath the figures is meticulously articulated, adding depth and realism to the composition. The high level of chasing and modeling demonstrates the exceptional skill of Nuremberg silver...

A rare and exceptionally important Hanukkah lamp produced in Würzburg, a historic center of Jewish life situated along the German–French border, dating to circa 1800. This imposing a...

A refined and beautifully balanced sterling silver Kiddush cup designed by the renowned modernist silversmith Ludwig Wolpert. The cup is composed of two clean, geometric cylindrical ...