Bidspirit auction | Children’s Hanukkah Candle Lamp, Bezalel

Children’s Hanukkah Candle Lamp, Bezalel , Jerusalem, C. 1925 - A charming and historic children’s Hanukkah lamp, crafted by the renowned Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts in Jerusalem, circa 1925. This small silver lamp features eight candle holders arranged in a semi-circular row, with the shamash elevated behind them. A removable curved backplate can be inserted behind the row of candles, adorned with a beautifully detailed design of two deer facing each other, surrounded by elegant filigree scrolling patterns. The front bears a delicate Hebrew inscription, “והנרות הללו קודש הם, ” emphasizing the ritual sanctity of the Hanukkah candles. The lamp’s design exemplifies Bezalel’s signature fusion of traditional Jewish motifs with early 20th-century artistic sensibilities. Stylized floral and foliate patterns adorn the upper section, while spiraling and beaded detailing enhances its decorative appeal. Despite its diminutive, child-friendly scale, the lamp demonstrates meticulous craftsmanship, from the engraved motifs to the elegantly formed candle holders and the intricately designed backplate. This piece offers both functional charm and historic significance as a tangible example of Jerusalem’s Bezalel School artistry during its formative years. Hallmarked at Reverse. 22 Grams. 6.2cm H, x 6cm W x 2cm D.