JUDAISM 28cm High SILVER HANUKKAH MENORAH, London 1949 STERLING CANDLESTICK
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:48741 | Product: Menorrah |
Composition: Solid Silver | Age: Post-1940 |
Brand: A Taite & Sons Ltd. |
The Hanukkah menorah (also known as chanukiah or hanukkiah) is a nine-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. This fine menorah is in the form of a square-based Corinthian column candlestick with a threaded Star of David finial. The ninth Shamash candle holder is on a slightly lower small branch of its own attached to the stem by a screw thread and can be removed to light t...he other 8 candles. It is true to the holy needs of a symbol of Judaism. This menorah (minorah, menorrah) has a good weight and consequently requires no filling to the interior (as per inferior examples) and is made of Sterling quality silver. It is in fine polished condition throughout. Please view our specialist site at antiquesilverspoons for a further large selection of fine quality Victorian, Georgian and earlier silver. MEASUREMENTS: approx. 28cm (11") high; 24.6cm (9.7") wide; 368 grams (11.8 troy ounces) weight. MARKS: Full set of English hallmarks (guaranteeing Sterling 925 standard silver) for London 1949 by A. Taite & Sons Ltd. (formerly Rosenzweig & A Taitelbaum). CONDITION: Excellent. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further questions. Good luck, Gary. We offer a full money back guarantee, if you are not happy with the item, within fourteen days of receipt. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT US: If you would like to learn more about antique silver then please visit our two specialist sites. As leading specialists in the field of fine antique silver, our first site at antiquesilverspoons offers a wealth of information and advice about buying silver - in particular canteens of cutlery & early/collectable silver. Our second site at UKsilverexchange explains the impact of the recent high metal prices on antique silver and explains how to best take advantage of the situation. You can be assured of a professional and friendly service and will never be disappointed with purchases! COMBINED SHIPPING: Should you wish to bid on more than one item, we are always happy to combine postage and save you money! Please do not pay for the items until you are ready to ship, as eBay expect us to post immediately after payment. A quick message to let us know you plan to buy more would be gratefully received. Quality Silver - Sensible Prices