UKRANIAN SILVER FILIGREE CHANUKAH LAMP.

Early 19th century

Of gallery-form, row of 8 oil jugs, the backplate mounted with a central double-door compartment, flanking pillars surmounted by bowls of filigree flowers, bordering pair of crouching lions. Crown fitted with bell, with bird finial at top. Removable servant light. Set on four strap supports. H: 245 mm.

Although in the celebrated Ba’al Shem style, the upper portion of this lamp has a most unusual compositional element that is derivative of a somewhat more Western European tradition. No comparable example seen in the relevant published literature.