Lot 367
Two Hanukkah Lamps with Images of Soldier
Two Hanukkah lamps. Unidentified manufacturer, Israel, [1950s]. Marked on back with "Made in Israel" (English) and patent number.
Brass, cast and turned.
Two Hanukkah lamps wherein the main shaft takes the form of a helmeted soldier in uniform, bearing a rifle. In both lamps, the soldier is portrayed holding up, in his left hand, a flag of Israel with the Hebrew word for "Hanukkah" substituted for the Star of David. Surmounting the horizontal banner is the row of candleholders. One lamp with the servant light positioned on top of a Star of David which surmounts the flagpole; the second lamp with the servant lights positioned in front, atop the right end of the base.
Height: 15 cm. Width: 17.5 cm. Good condition.
