BEZALEL SILVER AND BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP

Jerusalem, circa 1920, marked Bezalel Jerusalem on baseOn 4 paw supports, triangular backplate embossed with central larger roundel showing temple Menorah
flanked by lions and 2 other roundels showing 2nd Yr. war Bar Kochba coin, with inscription,
“These lights are holy”, fronted by removeable candle socketed bench, matching shamash,
6″ high
A similar example sold at Sotheby’s Tel Aviv, May 1998 lot 75 for $2,800

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