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Cast brass; brass sheet, cut, pierced,](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale105/288_1.jpg "Hanukkah Lamp adorned with Large Architectonic Columns – Tétouan, Moro")
![Hanukkah lamp. Tétouan (Tetuan), northern Morocco, [early 20th century].
Cast brass; brass sheet, cut, pierced,](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale105/288_2.jpg "Hanukkah Lamp adorned with Large Architectonic Columns – Tétouan, Moro")
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Hanukkah Lamp adorned with Large Architectonic Columns – Tétouan, Morocco
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Hanukkah lamp. Tétouan (Tetuan), northern Morocco, [early 20th century].
Cast brass; brass sheet, cut, pierced, punched, and engraved; copper rivets.
Openwork. Whereas the majority of Hanukkah lamps from Tétouan have arched back plates, the upper edge of the back plate of the present lamp is in a straight line, and is serrated. A pair of large, cast architectonic columns adorn the outer right and left edges of the back plate, secured with copper rivets. The surface areas of the back plate and side panels are entirely covered in matching vegetal patterns, and are pierced with openings in a variety of patterns.
The side panels are attached with hinges, enabling them to be opened and closed. The row of cast oil fonts is suspended above the drip pan. Servant light attached to center of back plate, near top. Large suspension ring, attached with hanger fastened just below upper edge of back plate, with rivet.
Height: 29 cm. Width: 23 cm. Depth: 8 cm. Overall good condition. Several loose attachments and loose hinges. Minor warping and fractures. Minor soldering repairs. Pins connecting row of oil fonts and servant light to back plate missing.
Hanukkah and Sabbath Lamps
Hanukkah and Sabbath Lamps