Russian Gold-washed Silver Temple-form Hanukkah Lamp

Description:

Russian Gold-washed Silver Temple-form Hanukkah Lamp,Kiev, Cyrillic maker's mark, assayer's mark AB, 1890s date partially obliterated, triple-arch backplate chased and embossed with lions and birds amidst dense foliage, and with double-headed eagle with crown crest, the backplate with the ark enclosing scrolls, flanked by Lions of Judah, with two front baluster columns ending in flowerpots and suspending faux lanterns, fronted by eight oil jars behind a balustrade, raised on paw and ball feet, (losses),ht. 17 3/4 in.

Provenance: Parke-Bernet, lot 154; illustrated Hebraica, pl. XVI.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

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