The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part I
The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part I
A Large Bronze Hanging Sabbath Lamp, possibly Alsace, with 1851 inscription
Auction Closed
December 15, 09:26 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A Large Bronze Hanging Sabbath Lamp, possibly Alsace, with 1851 inscription
multi-baluster stem with eagle wings, multi-spouted body, drip bowl, Hebrew inscription
Height 47 in. (119.4 cm)
With Hebrew inscription, "May God give repose to Rabbi Meir Jehiel Levi, may the memory of the righteous be a blessing, head of the rabbinic court of Meckenheim, here in the holy community of Alsace, who was punctilious in his observance of the commandments. In the year [5]611 [1851]."