Lot 68
  • 68

Massive Austrian silver menorah with scenes of the Holy Land, L. Jarosinski and J. Vaugoin, Vienna, circa 1930

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Silver
  • height 31 in.
  • 78.8 cm.
after the Temple menorah shown on the Arch of Titus, the octagonal base with two tiers of cast and chased scenes of the Holy Land titled in Hebrew, branches rising from a leaf-chased dome with electrified fitting, marked three times with maker's italic signature and also stamped 'Wiener Silberschmiede'.

Condition

Repairs to two branches and some seams opening. One panel loose. Weight 338 oz. gross.
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