Offered is an antique 19th-century Eastern European Jewish cast brass 5-light Sabbath candelabra (Shabbos candelabrum). Crafted from solid yellow brass, this heavy piece features an openwork scroll-arm architecture supporting five candle sockets with drip pans arranged atop a baluster turned stem and a circular domed base. Constructed using multi-part sand-cast and lathe-turned brass elements secured by a central threaded spindle.

Physical & Structural Characteristics

• Construction Technique: Assembled from multiple heavy sand-cast and machine-lathe-turned brass sections linked internally by a heavy central steel threaded spindle.

• Scroll Design: Features traditional European Rococo-revival openwork S-scroll and C-scroll branches radiating from two central stacked collar hubs.

• Base & Shaft: Draped baluster stem with turned knops resting on a weighted hollow-domed circular pedestal base.

• Surface & Patina: Displays authentic unpolished yellow brass with warm, deep oxidation, remnants of historical candle wax deposits, and green verdigris in the recessed joints and threading.

Origin: Eastern Europe (Poland / Russian Empire).

Age: Circa 1880–1910

Material: Solid Cast & Turned Yellow Brass

Dimensions & Weight

• Height: Approx. 16.25 inches

• Width: Approx. 11.5 inches

• Base Diameter: Approx. 5.75 inches

• Weight: 5 lbs 7.8 oz

Condition Report

Excellent antique condition overall. Preserves its original, unpolished aged patina with warm golden-brown brass oxidation. Recessed areas and cup wells retain historical wax residue and trace verdigris. No structural cracks, breaks, or solder repairs observed. Screw threads hold firmly and securely.

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