Lot 20
  • 20

A Polish silver filigree Hanukah lamp, Karol Filip Malcz, Warsaw, first half 19th century

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 9 7/8in. (25cm.)
of Baal Shem Tov type, the backplate applied with pillars topped with birds enclosing ark doors, surmounted by a crown and bird form finial, fronted by a row of eight candle holders, possibly later, includes two matching sconces, marked underneath on middle support

Condition

as noted re: lamps, ark vacant, otherwise good
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