Hanukkah lamp designed by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert (1900-1981). Jerusalem, [ca. 1940s]. Marked on the base: "Wolpert" (in a rectangular frame) and "Jerusalem".

Brass, repoussé, cut and soldered.

Minimalist Hanukkah lamp, composed of a rectangular brass plate, bent into the shape of the Hebrew letter "resh", serving as the base. The row of oil fonts is designed as round cups with small soldered spouts for the wicks. The fonts are secured with screws to a long rectangular brass strip, raised on six bent legs. At the end stands the servant light (removable), of similar design but fitted with a small handle. Two small suspension hooks affixed to the back.

Height: 6.5 cm. Width: 31 cm. Depth: 4.5 cm. Good overall condition. Minor corrosion. Slight bends. Bend to servant light.