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Early 20th Century Polish Silver Plated Shabbat Candelsticks
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of silver-plated brass Shabbat candlesticks, crafted in Warsaw, Poland, in 1908. These matching Shabbat candlesticks, impressed with flowers, lions and Stars of David, are ...
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Antique Early 1900s Polish Candlesticks
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Silver Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century Polish Gold Plated Shabbat Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of exquisite Early 20th Century Polish Gold-Plated Shabbat Candlesticks, crafted in Warsaw, Poland, in 1908. Each candlestick features an elegant, curvaceous form adorned with...
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Antique Early 1900s Polish Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
A Rare Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Poland Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
This rare Galician brass Hanukkah lamp, crafted in Poland circa 1800, is an exquisite example of Jewish ceremonial art. The lamp features a symmetrical, openwork design with intricat...
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Antique Early 1800s Polish Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1700
Located in New York, NY
An Early Italian brass Hanukkah lamp from circa 1700 is regarded as a valuable and culturally significant piece of Judaica and represents the artistic excellence of Italian craftsman...
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
An Art Deco Iron Hanukkah Menorah, France Circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco iron Hanukkah menorah from France circa 1925 combines the streamlined, geometric aesthetics, high-quality craftsmanship, and innovative design of the Art Deco period wi...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Iron
An 18th Century German Pewter Hanukkah Lamp, Nördlingen, 1786-1819
Located in New York, NY
An 18th Century German Pewter Hanukkah Lamp crafted by Johann Georg Balthasar Weilbach, active from 1786 to 1819 in Nördlingen, Bavaria.
The lamp belongs to a specific group charac...
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Antique 18th Century German Candle Lamps
Materials
Pewter
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp Israel Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
An Artistic Brass Hanukkah Lamp made in Israel circa 1950 reflects the cultural revival of the Jewish people living in Israel during this era.
The year 1950 places this Hanukkah lam...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp by the French ORT School, Strasbourg 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp produced by the French ORT School in Strasbourg during the 20th century is a noteworthy artifact that combines religious significance with educational and histo...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Stone Hanukkah Lamp, Jerusalem or Yemen Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
A Stone Hanukkah Lamp dating back to around 1900 and originating from either Jerusalem or Yemen represents a significant artifact with both religious and cultural importance.
A Hanu...
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Candle Lamps
Materials
Stone
Marble Shabbat Candlestick, Cyprus 1948
Located in New York, NY
This Marble Shabbat Candlestick from Cyprus made in 1948-49 holds important historical significance. During that period, Cyprus served as a significant transit point for Jewish immigrants en route to Israel, particularly after World War II and during the struggle for Israeli independence.
During World War II the British enacted a policy known as the White Paper of 1939 that contained strict quotas for Jews who attempted to immigrate to Palestine. During the 1940s, camps were set up in Cyprus by the British government for the internment of Jews who violated this policy. Repeated requests to lift the immigration restrictions to save European Jews from certain death were ignored, and untold lives were lost. After the war ended, the British still enforced the White Paper, and Cyprus became home to thousands of Holocaust survivors caught trying to enter Palestine. Once again, Jews were kept under armed guard and behind barbed wire
Life was not easy for the Jews held in Cyprus, living conditions were below that of German prisoners of war, as standards for POWs were set by the Geneva Conventions. Since there were no precepts for civilian prisoners, these European Jews were treated worse than their captured German oppressors. During the years the camps of Cyprus were in operation, approximately 50,000 people were imprisoned and thousands of children were born.
Between 1948 and 1949, artistic detainees developed a unique genre of Judaica. From the local stone found on the grounds of the camp, a range of objects was carved, sometimes bearing motifs of tents, symbolizing the life of the interned. These objects were usually inscribed in Hebrew with the word "Kafrisin" (Cyprus)
This marble candlestick is one of those items. "Shabbat Shalom" flanks a Star of David with "Kafrisin" in its center, with two holes at the top for wicks and oil. The candlestick itself symbolizes resilience and continuity amidst upheaval. Marble, a durable and beautiful material, contrasts with the uncertainty and challenges faced by Jewish communities during that era.
Even after the establishment of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948, the British government continued to hold 8,000 Jewish men of military age and 3,000 of their wives, in order to prevent them from joining the 1948 Arab-Israel War, known by Israelis as the War of Independence. In February 1949, the British government decided to recognize the State of Israel, and all prisoners in the Cyprus camps were released.
Owning such an artifact connects one directly to the Jewish historical narrative of migration, survival, and the eventual establishment of Israel. It serves as a tangible reminder of the challenges faced and overcome by Jewish communities during one of the most pivotal periods in modern Jewish history.
Literature taken from the Book, "Jewish Antiques...
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Vintage 1940s Cypriot Candle Lamps
Materials
Marble
A Yemenite Carved Stone Shabbat Lamp, Circa 1900 Judaica
Located in New York, NY
This Carved Stone Shabbat Lamp made in Yemen around 1900 reflects the practical and religious traditions of Yemeni Jewish communities. Yemen, historically home to a significant Jewish population, had a rich cultural heritage characterized by intricate craftsmanship and adherence to Jewish religious practices.
Crafted from local stone, possibly limestone or alabaster, known for its workability and durability. The lamp's design is appropriate for Shabbat use, with a large bowl for the oil and decorative ridged edges for the secure placement of the hand-spun wicks, enhancing the spiritual ambiance of the Sabbath observance. An attached suspension ring and domed bell ornament...
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Antique Early 1900s Yemeni Candle Lamps
Materials
Stone
A Carved Stone Shabbat Lamp, Yemen Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
A Carved Stone Shabbat Lamp made in Yemen circa 1900 is an important artifact that reflects the religious traditions of Yemeni Jewish communities during that period.
In Yemeni Jewi...
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Antique Early 1900s Yemeni Candle Lamps
Materials
Stone
An Early 20th Century Yemenite Carved Stone Shabbat Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Early 20th Century Yemenite Shabbat Lamp is a distinctive piece of Judaica that embodies the artistic traditions and cultural synthesis of Yemenite Jewish communities during that ...
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Early 20th Century Yemeni Candle Lamps
Materials
Stone
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp by Ludwig Wolpert
By Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert
Located in New York, NY
A Brass Art Deco Hanukkah Lamp by Ludwig Wolpert made in Israel in the 1960s.
Classic Art Deco design using geometric shapes which were used in that period to make artistic creation...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th- early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, made in a Repoussé fashion between the late 18th to early 19th century.
Backplate prominently displays a heart shape at its top center above a dotted-bo...
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A 19th Century European Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual 19th Century European Brass Hanukkah Lamp.
This Hanukkah lamp is unusually formed, with a bead-framed high-rising backplate featuring a center cartouche bordered with C-s...
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Antique 19th Century Polish Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp.
The cast backplate presents a pierced lion leaning on one side of an outlined majestic crown.
"To light the candle of Hanukkah is written...
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Antique 19th Century Polish Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Polish Brass Cast Hanukkah Lamp.
Small brass Hanukkah lamp backplate features a pair of beautifully cast rampant lions holding a lit menorah replica like in the ancie...
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Antique 19th Century Polish Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Decorative 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp fashioned in an ornate rococo style.
This Hanukkah lamp is cast into the shape of a chaise lounge chair complete with four stron...
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Antique 19th Century Polish Rococo Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp made in a Rococo period and style.
The openwork backplate presents flowing floral and vine wreaths twisting upward which frame the back of ...
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Antique 19th Century Polish Rococo Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Bronze Anti-Semitic Candlesticks, Vienna circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Bronze Anti-Semitic Candlesticks made in Vienna, Austria around 1880.
Both speculators have a happy face with the term “hausse” inscribed on the base. Cast brass, columnar...
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Antique 1880s Austrian Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
An Italian Brass Hanukkah Menorah Lamp, Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
An interesting Italian Brass Hanukkah Menorah Lamp made in a unique fashion around the 1800's.
Hanukkah lamp is attached to the lower part of the backplate and is shaped as a fully ...
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Brass cast bench Hanukkah lamp made in the Renaissance era of the 18th century.
A pair of rampant lions leaning on a goblet-shaped burning incense alter is reminiscent of...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 17-18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully designed Hanukkah Lamp made in Italy in the 17-18th centuries maybe earlier.
This Hanukkah lamp backplate is designed in a triangular shape as was classic with older I...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A North African Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
An Early 20th Century North-African "FLEUR-DE-LIS" brass Hanukkah lamp.
Cast brass Hanukkah Lamp, Algeria, late 19th century or early 20th century. Unique design. Backplate is decor...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
This cute Polish Hanukkah lamp was made in the 19th Century
Hanukkah lamp is shaped to look like a chaise lounge chair standing on four solid legs with armrests at each side and a f...
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Antique 19th Century Polish Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual Italian Brass Hanukkah lamp from the 18th century.
Hanukkah lamps unusual angular form is based on that of earlier lamps with a solid backplate and a seven-branch Menorah...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp, late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Decorative brass hanging Hanukkah lamp made in Morocco in the late 19th century.
Multiple kabbalistic themes and hidden protective symbols adorn the backplate of this Hannukah lamp,...
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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Dutch brass Hanukkah lamp made in a baroque style in the 18th century.
Openwork triangular backplate designed almost in a keyhole fashion supports eight deep rectangular oil receptacles with sharply pointed spouts.
The pinched rectangular drip pan...
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Dutch Brass Hannukah Lamp, Late 19th century
Located in New York, NY
Dutch brass Hanukkah lamps like this one were made in the 17th century for the common Jewish household as most were accustomed to owning brass Hanukkah lamps.
Hanukkah lamp features...
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Candle Lamps
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Brass
A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th century made in an 18th-century style.
Hannukah Lamp has two backplates, the fore plate is pierced with stylized fleurs de lys with ball finia...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 19th century
Located in New York, NY
This brass Hanukkah lamp and Shabbat Candlestick holder was cast and originates from Poland in the 19th Century.
Main body of the backplate is pierced with a vase of flowers flanked...
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Antique 19th Century Polish Rococo Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Brass Menorah By Ludwig Wolpert
By Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert
Located in New York, NY
Brass Menorah by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert is a reproduction of a minimalist branch menorah with a Bauhaus styling designed by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert.
Menorah is made up of nine long squ...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Bauhaus Candelabras
Materials
Brass
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Netherlands 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Unique Brass Hanukkah Lamp from the Netherlands made in the 19th Century.
This uncommon Hanukkah lamp's lower square backplate is framed by its foliate piercings flanking the cen...
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp made in Morocco, Circa 1900.
Moroccan Hanukkah Lamp decorated with columns and an authentic Star of David.
Openwork pierced backplate with numerous q...
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Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
An Eastern Galician or Ukrainian Brass Candle Lamp , 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Eastern Galician or Ukraine dually made for use as a Hanukkah Lamp or on Shabbat as two candlestick holders with a special sand casting method.
Beautifully cast back plate featur...
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Antique 19th Century Polish Baroque Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Brass Hanukkah Menorah by Maxwell Chayat
By Maxwell Chayat
Located in New York, NY
Modern brass Hanukkah Menorah designed by Maxwell Chayat mounted on a wooden block.
Classic modern style of artistry which was known to be Chayat's signature method of designing Han...
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20th Century American Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp by Ludwig Wolpert
By Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert
Located in New York, NY
Classic Hanukkah lamp designed by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert in the 20th century.
This Hannukah lamp is elegantly designed with two thin curved bars crossed at one end which serve as the three legs it stands on.
Eight small cylindrical cups are neatly fitted with bobeches formed as flaring wicks behind them and placed in a straight row along the longer upper bar.
The upper bar is interestingly raised at one end to hold the servant lamp which is designed similarly to the other in a cylindrical and flamed fashion...
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20th Century Israeli Art Deco Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Monumental Bronze Hanukkah Lamp by Georges Weil, 1989
Located in New York, NY
This Hanukkah lamp sculpture is truly spectacular with its artistic realism and graphic detailing on its front main body.
Displayed at front is the scene of the Jewish people returning to Israel with Holy Menorah used in the ancient times of the temple.
Seven men are depicted in this scene dressed in flowing robes as tradition in those times with the Holy Menorah resting on a palanquin being carried on their shoulders as a number of them blow the shofar (trumpets) joyously.
In the background are two tall Greek columns on either side of the center scene with a sandy foreground.
The Greek columns and all the features of the main scene are a representation of the miracle that took place on Hanukkah;
During the times of the second temple Israel was under Greek rule, the Greeks had defiled the temple and took from it all the holy vessels used in the daily rituals of the temple.
The Maccabeans rose up and defeated the Greeks and returned the temple and all its vessels to their original intended holy purposes.
Inscribed under the row of eight flaring cups and the ascending stepped base are the words
"Restore my House of Prayer and there we will bring a Thanksgiving offering"
protuberantly displayed in Hebrew...
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Vintage 1980s American Candle Lamps
Materials
Bronze
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp , Morocco 19th century
Located in New York, NY
Hannukah lamp from Morocco made out of brass cast in the late 19th century.
The backplate for this menorah is built like the front of a structure with three doorways under three clo...
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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Baroque Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A North African Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900 Judaica Menorah
Located in New York, NY
This North African Hanukkah lamp has unique structural characteristics not seen in many Antique Hanukkah lamps.
Engraved on the backplate are many scrolling floral and foliate desi...
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Antique Early 1900s Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Morocco, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan brass Hanukkah lamp earnestly decorated with a menorah, columns, and verses.
Arched openwork foliate designed backplate, depicting a seven-branched menorah; a cornice inscr...
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Antique 19th Century Moroccan Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, North Africa mid 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
North African cast brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, mid 19th century
There are two sources for the triangular, small-scaled Hanukkah lamp, one in Spain, the other in Sicily. This lamp r...
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Antique Mid-19th Century African Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
An American Star of David Brass Menorah
Located in New York, NY
This Hanukkah Lamp is yet another classic example of the Art Deco movement in the early 1900's.
Hanukkah Lamp rests on a flat circular base supporting the main upper body attached to its center.
The backplate of this lamp's body is circular in design and has a Star of David cutout in the middle with the Hebrew Inscription of "Hannukah" Cut out in its center.
Upper body features a flat rectangular platform with eight circular cylinders for the placement of the candles.
Jutting out from the upper platform is a semicircle smaller platform...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Candle Lamps
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Brass
An American Brass Shabbat Candle Holder by Maxwell Chayat
Located in New York, NY
This brass Shabbat candlestick holder by Max Chayat is a classic example of the artist's constructivist work in the 20th century.
Holder rests on four arched legs of which the cente...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Candelabras
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Brass
A Large German Brass Hanukkah Menorah early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This Large German brass Menorah is indicative of the neo-gothic style of that period and suggests a date around the turn of the twentieth century.
Hanukkah menorah rests on an octag...
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Early 20th Century German Candelabras
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Brass
A German Brass Hanukkah Menorah early 20th century
Located in New York, NY
This German brass Menorah is indicative of the neo-gothic style of that period and suggests a date around the turn of the twentieth century.
Hanukkah menorah rests on an octagonal s...
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Early 20th Century German Candelabras
Materials
Brass
A Brass Bezalel Hanukkah Lamp, Israel 20th century
Located in New York, NY
This Bezalel Hanukkah lamp is elegantly decorated with a prominent rosette on its triangular backplate.
On the lower half of the backplate are numerous notched archways placed under...
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20th Century Israeli Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Prague late 18th century
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Hanukkah lamp is ornately fashioned with a cast backplate featuring a heart shape at center flanked by two rampant Lions of Judah fiercely facing away from one anoth...
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Antique Late 18th Century Czech Baroque Candle Lamps
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Brass
A Polish Brass Hannukah Lamp Circa, late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Hanukkah Lamp is interestingly made with many different classical shapes and parts.
At top, a pierced fleur de-lis surmounted on scrolling rails is mounted atop a similarly pierced...
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Antique Late 19th Century Polish Rococo Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Modern Brass Hannukah Menorah, Israel circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
This modern designed menorah was made at the start of the modern era in Israel in the 1930's
Menorah rests on a curved C-shaped base and has eight connecting pipe-shaped stems branc...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass and Iron Memorial Candle by David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
Pierced brass cylinder and iron base form this beautiful Memorial candle, crafted in brutalist style by David Palombo. Reminiscent of the Pillar of Fire, which provides a scared elem...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Shabbat Candlesticks by David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
Small iron Shabbat candle holder crafted in brutalist style by David Palombo. Made for three candles, the holders come together in their middle, ...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Iron Candlesticks by David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
Hand forged, iron Shabbat candlesticks in the style known as "Brutalism," David Palombo, Jerusalem, Israel, circa 1955.
David Palombo (1920-1966) was a sculptor and painter born ...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century Israeli Iron Shabbat Candle Holder by David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
Iron Shabbat candle holder crafted in brutalist style by David Palombo. Made for two candles, each of the holders is decorated with petals-like s...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century Israeli Shabbat Candle Holder by David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
Shabbat candle holder crafted in brutalist style by David Palombo. Made for two candles, this uniquely shaped holder appears to be almost anthrop...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century Israeli Shabbat Candlesticks by David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
Shabbat candle holder crafted in brutalist style by David Palombo.
David Palombo (1920-1966) was a sculptor and painter born in Turkey and im...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Hanukkah Lamp by David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
An impressive hand forged Hanukkah lamp inspired by Brutalist aesthetic. Hand crafted in Jerusalem, Israel circa 1960, the iron lamp stands with nine rustic candleholders...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Israeli Silver Hanukkah Lamp by Arie Ofir, 1985
Located in New York, NY
Israeli silver hanukkah lamp by Arie Ofir features nine balls supported by a zig zag base. The stunning silver Hanukkah lamp is for use with oil and candle w...
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Late 20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Hanukkah Lamp By David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
An impressive hand forged Hanukkah lamp inspired by Brutalist aesthetic. Hand crafted in Jerusalem, Israel circa 1960, the iron lamp stands with nine rustic candleholders in the shap...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Candelabras
Materials
Iron
