Scalloped sheet-brass backplate pierced with rampant animal figures flanking shield embossed and tooled with floral and grape motifs, punch-beaded border. Traces of gilding. Cast row of oil fonts attached over drip-pan. 10 x 9.75 inches.

Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Hammer price: $2,500

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DUTCH BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.

Publication

18th century

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For a similar example see R.D. Barnett, Jewish Museum (London) Catalogue (1974) no. 258. Provenance: Central Synagogue, New York. Sotheby’s New York, Judaica, December 13th, 2006, lot 44.

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Scalloped sheet-brass backplate pierced with rampant animal figures flanking shield embossed and tooled with floral and grape motifs, punch-beaded border. Traces of gilding. Cast row of oil fonts attached over drip-pan. 10 x 9.75 inches.

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