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ANTIQUE #SA1193326

Rare 18th Century Judaica Shabbat/sabbath Brass Candelabra C1750

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Description
 
An impressive brass candelabra made for the Jewish Sabbath. A crowned double-headed eagle screw seals between four baluster-form sconces and drip pans. A pair of lions flank the centre of the sinuous, rolled branches leading to a turned knopped stem featuring a trefoil scalloped drip pan. Stands upon a large splayed pedestal foot.
 
The branches of the candelabra have been well worked to soften and round the edges, which gives a higher-quality three-dimensional finish; they exhibit beautiful engraved detailing with careful attention given to the lions. There are inscriptions in Hebrew on each side of the lion''s bodies; when combined, they read “To light a Sabbath candle”, from the blessing recited over the Sabbath candles.
 
Date & Origin
 
18th Century, Poland.
 
Condition
 
Wear commensurate with age, no tears or dings.
 
Dimensions
 
Height: 58cm
 
Diameter: 40cm
 
Documented Examples
 
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem:
 
https://www.imj.org.il/en/collec...
Antique SA1193326 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Specialists in 18th & 19th Century Antique Glass
Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01501 228 282
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD