Hanukkah lamp. Holland. 19th/20th century. Cast brass. Upright Hanukkah lamp with removable candle holders. Central post with a base standing on three legs, in the shape of fish with an open mouth. From the central post come out arms similar to hands holding the removable candle holders. The candle holders are designed as branches. Eight candle holders are in a row and the ninth, serving the Shamash – is protruding to the front. Late dedication on the base, in Hebrew and in English: "In memory of Menachem Nahum ben Binyamin…deceased in 1933…in memory of Miriam daughter of Mordechai…deceased 1963"; "Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Toye". Height: 50 cm. Width: 52 cm.
Hanukkah lamp. Holland. 19th/20th century. Cast brass. Upright Hanukkah lamp with removable candle holders. Central post with a base standing on three legs, in the shape of fish with an open mouth. From the central post come out arms similar to hands holding the removable candle holders. The candle holders are designed as branches. Eight candle holders are in a row and the ninth, serving the Shamash – is protruding to the front. Late dedication on the base, in Hebrew and in English: "In memory of Menachem Nahum ben Binyamin…deceased in 1933…in memory of Miriam daughter of Mordechai…deceased 1963"; "Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Toye". Height: 50 cm. Width: 52 cm.
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