Winner's Unlimited - No. 105
Eretz Israel and Zionism, Postcards and Photographs, Numismatics, Posters, Maps, Judaica, Holy books, Letters from Rabbis and Rebbes
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An impressive Hanukkah lamp, silver and engraved. Late work according to Menorah from Poland around 1870.
The upper section features a pair of lions on columns crouching above a gold-plated menorah, surrounded by decorative flowers and leaves. On the base, behind the oil holders, is an eagle, pair of birds and ram. On the right and left there is another pair of lions. The panel features decorative flowers and leaves. The oil holders rest on eagles and are surrounded by a platform with a lattice fence. Topped by a crown. Four legs. A pitcher-shaped, removable "shamash."
Height: 33 cm.
Width: 22 cm.
Fine condition.
Cast and engraved brass. Fine engraving over the entire surface of the menorah. The forefront is made of windows of many shapes. Four birds are standing on the right and left. At the top is a ring for hanging with a pleasant illustration. The Shamash is hanging in the center.
For a similar Chanukah menorah see the Stieglitz Collection - Masterpieces of Jewish Art, the Israel Museum, pages 238-244. And 'Chanukah Menorahs from the Z. Shulman Collection in the Israel Museum'. Jerusalem, 2002 page 57. See also 'Jewish art' by Jacob Pinkerfeld page 105.
Height: 34 cm. Width: 19 cm.
Very fine condition.
A miniature silver Chanukah menorah [hallmarked - Dutch stamp] and engraved, Holland, first half of the 20th century.
At the top is a star of David. Removable shamash.
Length: 8.5 cm. Height: 9.5 cm.
Very fine condition.
Metal Chanuka menorah made out of bullet casings. The "shamash" is attached to the head of a bullet.
Length: 39 cm. Maximum height: 19 cm.
Stains. Fine condition.
Shabbat table lamp, cast and engraved brass.
The lamp is comprised of three parts: the body, for oil; a drip-plate base; and a hanging hook. The lamp's neck is handsomely decorated with fine engravings. Rare item.
Maximum height: 22 cm.
Maximum diameter: 14 cm.
Stains. Fine condition.
Decorated synagogue lamp - bronze. Gibraltar, 19th century.
Delicate engraved decorations on all sides of the lamp, original chain for hanging.
Length [when the chain is taut]: 40 cm.
Lamp diameter: 11 cm.
Stains, fine condition.
Brass oil lamp. Six cups. Three attached parts: lift, lamp body and bowl for oil drainage.
The neck of the lamp is made of different sized circles with decorative stripes. During a later period, pipes were inserted into the cups to deliver electricity.
Maximum length: [when the lamp is open to its end]: 126 cm.
Fine condition.
Oil lamp. Casted brass. Eight compartments, three sections that connect to each other: the ratchet trammel, lamp, and drip pan.
Refer to Jewish Tradition in Art: The Feuchtwanger Collection of Judaica by Isaiah Shachar, p. 208, n. 206, for a similar lamp.
Maximal length [when the trammel is completely open]: 95 cm.
Fine condition.
Small brass wall lamp from Morocco, 19th century.
The lamp is comprised of three parts: The lamp's body, including a bowl for oil with a slot on the left, a tiny bowl for collecting the oil, and a hook for hanging on the wall.
Height: 15 cm
Maximum length: 13 cm
Stains. Fine condition.
Table stand that opens to support a textbook [table "shtender"], casted brass and sawing work. Magnificent decorations.
Two surfaces attached with hinges. The shtender lifts up with a handle that is attached to its back section and can stand at different heights. The surface that holds the book is decorated with plants and foliage. Rare piece.
Size: 22x26 cm.
The right hinge is loose. Fine condition.
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Charity box made of metal. Kalisz Poland [1852].
The image of the community synagogue is engraved on the front of the box, with 'Chevrah Kaddishah Gemillut Chassadim of Kaliaz 1852' inscribed. Handle on the back.
13x12 cm. Height: 20 cm.
Rust marks. Moderate-fine condition.
Collection of 16 printed scrolls of Esther, some illustrated, from various publishers - Israel. 20th century.
Amongst the various scrolls are: a scroll with a French translation in facing columns - with a leather case; a printed scroll with a copy of copper engravings from a 17th century scroll; an illustrated scroll of Esther with an English translation next to the Hebrew text in facing columns; a scroll published by the General Federation of Workers in Israel, Purim 1970, colorfully illustrated in the style of woodcuts, with an introduction and laws pertaining to Purim compiled by Menachem HaCohen; scroll with English translation on the reverse side of the leaf; hand-painted printed scroll and more.
Various sizes and conditions.