Auction 103 Part 1 Jewish Ceremonial Art | Illustrated Scrolls and Manuscripts | Engravings and Graphic Art | Ketubot | Hebraica
Sep 1, 2025
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![Two hanging memorial lamps for synagogue use. [Gibraltar], one dated 1862, the other presumably from the late 19th century](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale103/66_1.jpg "Two Hanging Silver Memorial Lamps – Gibraltar, 19th Century – Pariente")
![Two hanging memorial lamps for synagogue use. [Gibraltar], one dated 1862, the other presumably from the late 19th century](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale103/66_2.jpg "Two Hanging Silver Memorial Lamps – Gibraltar, 19th Century – Pariente")
![Two hanging memorial lamps for synagogue use. [Gibraltar], one dated 1862, the other presumably from the late 19th century](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale103/66_3.jpg "Two Hanging Silver Memorial Lamps – Gibraltar, 19th Century – Pariente")
Auction 103 Part 1 Jewish Ceremonial Art | Illustrated Scrolls and Manuscripts | Engravings and Graphic Art | Ketubot | Hebraica
Sep 1, 2025
Opening: $500
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Two hanging memorial lamps for synagogue use. [Gibraltar], one dated 1862, the other presumably from the late 19th century.
Silver, cast, cut, pierced, repoussé and engraved (unmarked).
1. Memorial lamp with domed canopy decorated with vegetal motifs, central hoop suspended from three silver chains. Engraved dedication on the hoop, pertaining to members of the Pariente family, dated Shevat 5622 [1862].
Height: 60 cm. Diameter of central hoop: 15.5 cm. Max. width: 19 cm. Good condition. Some chain links detached at top (possibly remnants of additional supporting chains).
2. Memorial lamp suspended by four silver chains attached to a pierced central hoop with repeating design. Engraved dedication members of the Pariente family.
Height: approx. 38 cm. Diameter of hoop: 17 cm. Max. width: 21 cm. Overall good condition. Minor bends to some chain links. Lacking Canopy (presumably missing).
Both lamps lacking glass cups.
Category
Sabbath and Memorial Lamps
Catalogue Value
![Hanging memorial lamp for the Synagogue. Morocco, 5682 [1922].
Silver, pierced and engraved (apparently unmarked).](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale103/67_1.jpg "Large and Impressive Synagogue Memorial Lamp – Morocco, 1922 – Mergui")
![Hanging memorial lamp for the Synagogue. Morocco, 5682 [1922].
Silver, pierced and engraved (apparently unmarked).](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale103/67_2.jpg "Large and Impressive Synagogue Memorial Lamp – Morocco, 1922 – Mergui")
![Hanging memorial lamp for the Synagogue. Morocco, 5682 [1922].
Silver, pierced and engraved (apparently unmarked).](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale103/67_3.jpg "Large and Impressive Synagogue Memorial Lamp – Morocco, 1922 – Mergui")
Auction 103 Part 1 Jewish Ceremonial Art | Illustrated Scrolls and Manuscripts | Engravings and Graphic Art | Ketubot | Hebraica
Sep 1, 2025
Opening: $2,500
Unsold
Hanging memorial lamp for the Synagogue. Morocco, 5682 [1922].
Silver, pierced and engraved (apparently unmarked).
Large and ornate memorial lamp, intended for synagogue use, dedicated to Shmuel ibn Mergui. The lamp consists of three main components connected by chains:
1. Dome-shaped upper hanger.
2. Broad hoop suspended from the hanger by five thick chains composed of large silver links, attached to five large hooks with plant-patterned designs, affixed to the hoop.
3. Bowl-like base (to support glass oil cup), decorated with pierced vegetal designs, suspended from the central hoop by chains.
An inscription, in openwork letters, appears in two lines on the central hoop, dedicating the lamp to the memory of R. Shmuel ibn Mergui, dated [5682 = 1922].
Height: approx. 105 cm, maximum width: approx. 40 cm. Overall good condition. Some silver links missing at chain junctions with hooks or upper hanger. Some joints slightly loose. Lacking glass oil cup.
Category
Sabbath and Memorial Lamps
Catalogue Value
Auction 103 Part 1 Jewish Ceremonial Art | Illustrated Scrolls and Manuscripts | Engravings and Graphic Art | Ketubot | Hebraica
Sep 1, 2025
Opening: $1,000
Unsold
Memorial lamp. Morocco, post-1925.
Silver, cut, pierced and engraved (marked with Moroccan fineness marks, in use since October 1925); chased work; sheet metal, cut.
Memorial lamp with arched backplate, decorated with vegetal patterns and a seven-branched menorah. Dedicatory inscription for Esther Assoudri is pierced at top. Two oil cups with pinched spouts at bottom; beneath them, a drip tray with undulating front. Low side panels, decorated with matching pattern. Thin metal sheet affixed to back.
Height: 27 cm, Width: 17 cm, Depth: 8 cm. Overall good condition. Some bends and minor breaks; break to one side wall. Some rust to metal sheet. Old soldering repairs. Some original pins and connecting rods missing or replaced with makeshift joints.
Category
Sabbath and Memorial Lamps
Catalogue Value