This is an authentic 19th-century or early 20th-century Eastern European (Polish/Russian Style) solid brass seven-branch Temple menorah (Candelabra). Designed in the traditional biblical Menorah style with seven aligned candle cups, this piece features a multi-baluster turned central stem terminating in a flared, ringed dome base.

The seven arching arms are detailed with distinct knurled/ringed knops and feature urn-shaped candle sockets. The underside of the base shows authentic casting texture, complete with historical oxidation and verdigris typical of aged brass metalware.

Origin & Age

• Origin: Eastern Europe (likely Poland or Imperial Russia)

• Estimated Period: Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century (circa 1880–1920)

Material & Construction

• Material: Solid Cast & Turned Brass

• Weight: 2 lbs 5.2 oz (approx. 1.05 kg)

• Assembly / Construction: Multi-piece stacked construction held together by a central threaded spindle rod that screws directly into internally threaded tapped fittings in the cast dome base. Features hand-turned baluster knops, ring-turned knurling on the arms, and a hollow sand-cast base.

Dimensions

• Height: 11.25 inches

• Width (at top arms): 8.5 inches

• Base Diameter: 4.5 inches

Condition Report

• Overall: Very Good Antique Condition.

• Surface/Finish: Preserved in its original, uncleaned condition with a deep golden-bronze aged patina, mellow surface wear, and light scattered surface oxidation.

• Patina & Verdigris: Natural verdigris (greenish copper carbonate patina) is present inside the candle sockets and on the threaded base underside, testifying to long-term organic age.

• Structural: Sturdy, upright, and structurally sound. Screw threading is intact at the base and secure.

Authenticity Assessment

This piece displays classic markers of authentic late-19th to early-20th-century sand-cast and lathe-turned brass metalware. The underside reveals a rough, unpolished sand-cast texture where the central threaded rod directly engages internal threads in the base casting—a traditional, direct-assembly technique predating modern standard hardware and external hex nuts. Additionally, subtle asymmetry across the turned rings on the baluster stem and hand-fitted arm junctions confirm traditional bench-crafted assembly rather than modern uniform mass production. The presence of natural, undisturbed verdigris in the base recess and socket wells further verifies genuine historical age.

Reference

• Book Title: Judaica: Treasury of Jewish Popular Art and Folk Art

• Author: Chaya Benjamin

• Page / Reference: Chapter on Sabbath & Festival Lighting / Metalwork (specifically referencing 19th-century Polish and Eastern European brass seven-branch Sabbath and Temple menorahs with multi-baluster stems).

• (Alternative Reference): Jewish Ceremonial Art, Joseph Gutmann, pp. 45–52 (describing traditional Eastern European brass candelabras and 7-branch Sabbath menorahs).

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