Hanukkah lamp. Germany, possibly Hanau, [early 20th century].

Silver, stamped, repoussé, and engraved (marked with German marks: “800”, crown and crescent moon, maker’s mark [apparently from Hanau]; and with later Israeli tax mark, in use beginning 1950).

Tall, erect Hanukkah lamp, bearing vegetal and geometric patterns. With angular branches with square candle sockets at their ends. Supported on broad hexagonal base resting on six small, flattened spherical legs. Removable servant light, positioned in close proximity to upper end of central shaft.

Height: 53.5 cm. Width at base: 20 cm. Maximal width: 39 cm. Overall good condition. Minor blemishes; several slightly loose joints.

For comparison, see: Sotheby’s, Tel Aviv, 15 April, 1998, Lot 303.