A Pair of Brass Shabbat Candlesticks originating from Warsaw in 1908 carries profound historical and cultural significance. Warsaw, during the early 20th century, was a vibrant center of Jewish life, culture, and scholarship, often referred to as the "Jerusalem of the North." Jewish communities in Warsaw were known for their religious devotion, cultural richness, and economic activity.
These matching Sabbath candlesticks, impressed with lions and Stars of David on their elegant skirts and domes, are the result of assembly-line production that was abundant in Warsaw during the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth centuries. To meet the demand of the Jewish population in Warsaw during this period (which at the time, numbered 350,000, second only to New York City as the greatest number of Jews in one city), factories such as Fraget, Henneberg, and Norblin began manufacturing all kinds of Jewish ceremonial objects that were affordable to the masses, the majority of which were issued in silver-plated brass.
While thousands of these Judaic-themed candlesticks were made during that time, finding a pair for sale like these which have the original drip pans with Star of David designs is not easy. Since they are removable, they are often missing or have been replaced with drip pans that do not have the Star of David motif.
This pair of Shabbat candlesticks connects one directly to the rich tapestry of Jewish history, particularly in Warsaw, a city that played a pivotal role in shaping Jewish identity and culture.
Literature taken from the book, "Jewish Antiques...
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Early 1900s Antique Polish Candlesticks