{"product_id":"vintage-polish-style-brass-shabbat-candelabra-5-light-lion-of-judah-openwork-14-5","title":"Vintage Polish Style Brass Shabbat Candelabra 5 Light Lion of Judah Openwork 14.5\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive and substantial vintage mid-century five-light Jewish ritual Sabbath (Shabbat) candelabrum cast in solid brass. Following a historic 19th-century Polish pattern, this ceremonial piece features an intricate openwork crossbar depicting twin rampant Lions of Judah facing a central pillar, flanked by stylized folk-art birds amidst open scrollwork. The details on the lions’ manes and faces exhibit beautiful, crisp definition. The crossbar is mounted to a traditionally turned multi-baluster stem, terminating in a heavy, multi-stepped domed round base. A spectacular, high-quality example of vintage European-style Judaica featuring a rich, dark natural oxidation on its untouched surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth (Across Top):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 lbs 2.1 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crafted in the traditional Eastern European (Polish) style; manufactured for the global Jewish diaspora.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-to-late 20th Century (Circa 1950s–1970s). While this iconic design originally emerged in 18th and 19th-century Poland, this piece represents the continuous mid-century production of classic ceremonial patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Cast Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent vintage condition. Structurally sound with no cracks or breaks to the delicate openwork frame. The assembly remains incredibly tight and solid. The brass retains a magnificent, completely unaltered historical patina with deep, genuine oxidation, surface character marks, and expected light wax remnants inside the candle cups consistent with authentic ritual use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA close forensic inspection confirms this candelabra is a beautifully rendered mid-to-late 20th-century vintage production executing a classic 19th-century Polish pattern. The primary marker of its mid-century lineage is the unified interior threaded-rod construction and matching decorative stem finial assembly, which perfectly mirrors larger mid-century diaspora editions. The casting exhibits excellent, crisp definition in the manes and faces of the twin rampant Lions of Judah, presenting a wonderful old-world appearance. It remains an impressive, heavy cast solid brass piece of vintage Judaica with superb ritual display utility and a gorgeous untouched patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eReference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Collector's Guide to Judaica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jay Weinstein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Page 63 (Discusses the traditional stylistic development of Eastern European and Polish openwork brass Sabbath candelabras utilizing rampant lion and bird motifs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-dfdb4f9c-7fff-6f6c-1a4c-291fd9cc595b\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping calculated by USPS\/UPS\/FedEx based on your ZIP code.\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. However, as dedicated enthusiasts rather than professional appraisers or certified experts, we cannot offer guarantees on authenticity, age, origin, or precise valuation. We strongly recommend that buyers perform their own due diligence, including consulting reference materials or experts, and thoroughly examine the accompanying photographs. These images are an essential component of our listing and depict the item's actual condition, including any visible flaws, wear, or imperfections consistent with its antique nature. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and form their own assessment on condition, description and authenticity before purchasing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items have signs of wear commensurate with age and usage. The lack of statement regarding condition does not imply that the item is in perfect condition or free from any and all defects. 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