Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
$550.00 USD

This is a monumental, solid-cast brass 7-branch synagogue/temple menorah, standing an impressive 21.5 inches tall and weighing 8 lbs 8.5 oz. Featuring elaborate, ornate openwork scrolling arms (foliate/scrollwork tendrils) branching symmetrically from a central baluster shaft, this piece reflects traditional Eastern European (Polish/Galician) metalworking styles of the 19th century.

  • Construction Details: Constructed in multiple solid-cast brass sections joined via an internal heavy-gauge threaded steel core rod that passes directly through the baluster column and threads into the heavy dome base.

  • Details & Finish: Features candle cups with integral drip pans atop stylized scrolling arms. The brass exhibits a deep, untouched natural olive-gold patina with original surface oxidation and verdigris in recesses.

Origin & Age

  • Origin: Eastern Europe (Poland / Galicia / Central Europe)

  • Age: 19th Century (Circa 1850–1880)

Material

  • Solid Cast Brass (with original internal threaded steel rod structure)

Dimensions & Weight

  • Height: 21.5 inches

  • Width: 16.0 inches

  • Base Diameter: 7.0 inches

  • Weight: 8 lbs 8.5 oz (3.87 kg)

Condition

  • Overall Condition: Very Good Antique Condition with expected historical age character.

  • Surface/Patina: Deep, rich natural patina with light oxidation, surface tarnish, wax remnants, and verdigris within the candle cups and lower base crevice. It has intentionally been left unpolished to preserve its authentic surface age.

  • Structure: Sturdy, upright, and solid. The internal rod structure holds all scrollwork arms and central baluster turnings securely intact.

Authenticity Assessment

This piece displays classic structural markers of authentic mid-to-late 19th-century Eastern European heavy cast brass Judaica:

  1. Multi-Piece Cast Construction

  2. Hand-Finished Castings

  3. Internal Rod Mechanics

  4. Natural Metal Aging

Reference

  • Book Title: Jewish Ceremonial Art

  • Author: Joseph Gutmann

  • Page / Reference: Page 42 (describing 19th-century Eastern European brass candelabra, baluster column constructions, and openwork scrolling branches).

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  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"
  • Monumental Antique 19th Century Eastern European Brass 7-Branch Temple Menorah 21.5"

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