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Lot 80

Silver Hanukkah Lamp – Morocco, Early 20th Century

Hanukkah lamp. [Morocco, presumably Essaouira (Mogador), early 20th century].
Silver, cut, pierced and engraved; chased (marked with Moroccan fineness marks, presumably Mogador, pre-1925).
Backplate in form of pointed arch, finely pierced in symmetrical vegetal and geometric patterns and featuring a pair of birds. Side panels decorated to match, mounted through designated slot. Row of oil fonts and servant light attached with screws and nuts. Hinged oil tray.

Height: 32 cm. Width: 20.5 cm. Depth: 6 cm. Overall good condition. Two screws and nuts missing. Some joints slightly loose. A modern velvet paper sheet affixed to the reverse of the backplate.