{"product_id":"vintage-musical-israel-brass-menorah-thorens-movement-12-tribes-lions-hanukkah","title":"Vintage Musical Israel Brass Hannukah Menorah Thorens Movement 12 Tribes Lions Chanukiah","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exquisite Mid-Century Modern Hanukkah Menorah features a classic Zionist-era design. The backplate depicts two heraldic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLions of Judah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flanking a central medallion with a Menorah and the word \"Hanukkah\" in Hebrew. Above the lions is an arched gallery featuring 12 individual plaques representing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwelve Tribes of Israel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (including the serpent for Dan, the ship for Zebulun, and the lion for Judah).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base is finished in a polished brass contrast with a stamped \"Yisrael\" in Hebrew script. Most notably, the underside contains a fully functional, mechanical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwiss-made Thorens music box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When wound, it plays a traditional Hebrew melody. The casting is heavy and crisp, showing the high level of craftsmanship expected from early Israeli metalwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Israel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\/Maker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Likel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ey \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDayagi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWainberg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (though unsigned, the casting and verdigris patination are hallmark styles of these foundries). The musical movement is by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThorens, Switzerland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Cast Brass with traditional verdigris (green) and bronze patination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-d4a5654d-7fff-cb4a-33bf-99ee643db6e4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8\" Wide x 6.5\" High x 2\" Deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent vintage condition. The brass retains its original verdigris patination with minor age-appropriate wear and oxidation to the polished surfaces. The Thorens musical movement has been tested and is in good working order. All nine candle cups are present and secure. (Please see photos for full detail).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsrael Design: Jewish Ceremonial Art and Israeli Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nurit Sirkis Bank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Look specifically at the sections on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePost-1948 Metalware (The Jerusalem School)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, typically around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 84-90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which discusses the rise of Dayagi and the integration of European movements into local brassware.\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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