Lot 51
  • 51

A German silver Hanukah lamp, Rotger Herfurth, Frankfurt, circa 1765

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on backplate, inside base and top of hinged cover
  • Silver
  • length overall 7 1/4 in.
  • 18.3cm
of typical form, the backplate pierced and chased with a crowned cartouche enclosing a menorah and flanked by lions, box-form base raised on four lion rampant supports, matching support for servant light (missing)

Condition

tip of crown missing, also nose and tail of one lion, all feet re-soldered to body, one with lead
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