Lot 85
  • 85

A German Silver Hanukah Lamp, Probably Adolph Gustav Diederich, Berlin, 1821-41

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on platform with maker's mark, warden's mark, and city mark
  • height 7 1/2 in.
  • 19cm
the backplate embossed with grapevines and two trees with birds perched on top, enclosing two lions flanking a crowned Decalogue, fronted by a  festooned gallery fitted with row of eight candle holders, with matching servant light

Condition

engraving presumably removed from Tablets, otherwise okay
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