Judaica and Silverware from the Estates of: Avraham Shalin, Dr. Shlomo and Tzili Landau, Prof. Victor Deutsch and Isaac Halperin

"קנדיל" – נר שבת וזכרון מנחושת ופליז, מרוקו, סוף המאה ה-18/תחילת המאה ה-19

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Start price: $140

Estimated price: $600 - $800

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The backplate engraved with geometric and foliate motifs, terminating in a crown form, with two attached cut and engraved birds, fronted by an engraved square oil pan.

Dimensions: Height – 24 cm

Condition: Consistent with age.

Provenance: Estate of Prof. Victor Deutsch

Notes: For similar pieces, see “La Vie Juive au Maroc”, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1973, p. 45.
The “Kandil”, a memorial oil lamp for women, was kept in the home for the first year after the deceased had passed away and used on the Sabbath and holiday, after which it was given to the Synagogue.