.835 silver menorah. This magnificent piece is a vintage oil menorah, and consists of a footed architectural platform with eight figural crowned lions* sejant, with hinged heads and spouted oil font mouths. Anchoring the lions sejant are a figural lion passant at either end, which anchor a draped chain.
The back of the menorah consists of a radiating embossed pattern decorated with two lions rampant, who flank a blank tablets of stone cartouche. Above the lions is a scalloped design with an embossed floral pattern, and topping the back is a crown, with a foliate pattern.
To the right, and left of the crown, are a removable hanging lighter and oil pitcher, decorated with a figural lions head.
*Lions are the symbols of Jerusalum, of the tribe of Judah, and "represent the blessing, majesty, and even divine protection of the Jews".
Marks: 835
Dimensions: 12 5/8" high x 14 1/4" wide x 5 3/4" deep
Weight: 54.245 gross ozt
Condition: Surface scratches, small dent, slightly bent
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