Beautiful early 19th Century Shabbos Candlesticks. Heavyweight tapered stems support large urn shaped candleholders with broad tops. Banded decoration on stem and circular base. Outstanding dark original patina. Nearly 200 years old, from Ukraine/Galicia.
Maker: Ukraine/Galicia
Dimensions: Ht: 8.5"
Item Identifier: CC-3
$900.00
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In many parts of Russia, it was forbidden for a Jewish family to own silver. Silver Plate became the popular alternative and beautiful candlesticks that were once made in silver were now silver plated.
Admired by the Greeks and the Court of Charlemagne for its astonishing color, bronze was first produced by the Semitic peoples of Mesopotamia, the Turmanic - revered for their advanced metallurgical knowledge in 3000 B.C.
Antique Sabbath candlesticks are traditionally hollow so that the candles can burn down completely. Other candlesticks are weighted with pitch or even plaster.