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German 18th century silver Hanukkah lamp by Herfurth

Creator: Rotger Herfurth
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
German 18th century silver Hanukkah lamp by Herfurth
German, c. 1760
Height 17.5cm, width 23cm, depth 7cm

This exceptional German Hanukkah lamp was produced in the 18th century by the silversmith Rotger Herfurth. The lamp is designed with a silver shaped backplate adorned with a relief candelabrum motif, which is set within a regnal cartouche and flanked by a pair of rampant lions. The tray of oil lights is arranged beneath underneath a cover, and a detachable light is set to the side. The silver is marked for Herfurth.

Artist/maker: Rotger Herfurth (German, 1722-1776)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Silver.
Creation Date:	1760
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16575
Incollect Reference #:	500744

Dimensions

W.	9.06 in;	H.	6.89 in;	D.	2.76 in;
W.	23 cm;	H.	17.5 cm;	D.	7 cm;

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Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.