{"product_id":"antique-warsaw-brass-shabbat-candlesticks-14-polish-sabbath-19th-century-pair","title":"Antique Monumental Warsaw Brass Shabbat Candlesticks, 14\" Polish Sabbath 19th Century Pair","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an exceptional and monumental pair of antique Eastern European brass Shabbat (Sabbath) candlesticks, standing at an impressive height of nearly 14 inches. Sourced from a premier Judaica estate auction via J. Greenstein \u0026amp; Co., these traditional fixtures feature classic 19th-century Warsaw styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe candlesticks are constructed in multi-tiered baluster forms with elaborate, crisp cast decoration. The design elements showcase a heavy emphasis on classic Eastern European motifs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGadrooned upper rims\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a finely reeded upper socket knop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinct running band of stylized paisley or teardrop foliate elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deeply chased around the intermediate knops and cascading across the expansive domed bases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeaded (pearled) borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e separating the sculptural tiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegency-influenced Rococo feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (three per stick), presenting a scrolled foliate profile that provides excellent elevation and structural stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe undersides show the expected heavy, rough texture of sand-cast brass common to mid-to-late 19th-century Polish foundries. These pieces carry a magnificent, untouched historic surface with deep natural oxidation and remnants of white polishing compound nestled in the recesses, highlighting the cast detailing beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoland (Warsaw foundries such as Norblin, Fraget, or Werner, though unsigned)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1870–1890\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, sand-cast brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 13.75 inches (~35 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.5 inches (14 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1 lb each (2 lbs total weight before packaging)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered in honest, as-found antique condition with superb historical surface and original warm brass patina. In accordance with standard use across generations, both candlesticks exhibit old, stable solder reinforcement repairs where the baluster columns join the stems\/bases. One candlestick displays a slight, authentic lean\/bend near the top neck beneath the bobeche rim, consistent with thermal exposure from centuries of candle lighting. No unrecorded hallmarks are present. The pieces are structurally sound and display beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomestic Artifacts with Hebrew Inscriptions \/ The Benjamin and Barbara Zucker Collection of Brass Shabbat Candlesticks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mordechai Narkiss \/ See also comparative analysis in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewish Ceremonial Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Joseph Gutmann. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage\/Context Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Similar multi-tiered baluster forms featuring repeating gadrooned borders, stylized paisley foliate relief bands, and tripartite foliate scroll feet are well-documented as the prototypical \"Warsaw Style\" popularized by Polish makers in the late 19th century (pp. 84–92).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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