Lot 59
  • 59

A Polish parcel-gilt silver filigree Baal Shem Tov Hanukah lamp, mid-19th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on top of the base with a running animal and 12, one sconce marked 84
  • silver
  • height 11 in.
  • 28 cm
of typical form, the backplate centered by double eagle with gem-set eyes, flanked by columns topped by birds, all surmounted by a bird-topped crown, the base plate engraved with lozengework, two detachable sconces

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, Important Judaica, December 14, 2011, lot 10

Condition

good condition over all
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