Lot 8
Hanukkah Lamp decorated with Columns and Stars of David – Tétouan
Hanukkah lamp. Tétouan, Morocco, [early 20th century].
Brass, cast; sheet brass, cut, pierced, perforated, and punched; chased; rivets.
Architectural openwork back plate; pierced, perforated, and engraved with geometric and vegetal patterns and with large central Star of David flanked by pair of spiraling cast columns. Central arch flanked by two small circular elements with Stars of David. Side panels with identical design, attached with rotating hinges. Row of oil fonts with pinched, pointed spouts for wicks, floating above drip pan, attached to back plate. Front of drip pan also decorated. Suspension ring.
Height: 24 cm. Width: 24 cm. Good condition. Some bends. No servant light.
Reference: North African Lights, items nos. 7-10.
