Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection

Hanukkah Lamp designed by Ze'ev Raban – The Western Wall

Opening: $300
Sold for: Unsold
Hanukkah lamp, apparently designed by Ze'ev Raban. Unidentified manufacturer, Israel, [ca. 1950s]. Marked (English) "Made in Israel."
Brass, cast.
Back plate with medallion at center, depicting Jews worshiping at the Western Wall. Inscribed (Hebrew) "The Western Wall." Medallion encircled by symmetrical decorative elements, specifically a pair of palm trees and a pair of kneeling camels. Hebrew inscription "Israel" appears at bottom center of back plate. Row of oil fonts takes form of oil pan with removable lid, perforated with eight small holes for wicks. Servant light surmounts back plate. Front legs of lamp shaped as crouching lions.
Height: 14 cm. Width: 15 cm. Good condition.
Israeliana and Zionism
Israeliana and Zionism