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Large Silver Hanukkah Lamp – Krakow, 1920-1931 - Erect Hanukkah lamp. Krakow, Poland, 1920-1931. Silver, cast, lathed, and engraved (marked with Polish fineness mark from Krakow, in use 1920-31; bottom part marked with maker’s mark: ”SH” or ”HS”, possibly representing S. Herzog; and upper parts marked with maker’s mark: ”BG”). Tall, erect Hanukkah lamp with square base engraved with vegetal patterns. Central shaft surmounted by openwork Star of David. The existence of two distinct makers’ marks apparently indicates that the base and the upper parts were not originally created together. Nevertheless, the lamp’s design is harmonious, and corresponds well with other objects bearing the ”SH” maker’s mark. This lamp therefore likely represents either a cooperative effort between two silversmiths (see also previous lot), or alternatively between a single silversmith and a retailer of silver items. For a similar Hanukkah lamp bearing the ”SH” (or ”HS”) maker’s mark, see: Auction, Sotheby’s, Tel Aviv, September 29, 1994, Lot No. 164; see also: The Center for Jewish Art (CJA), Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Item Nos. 17911 and 2035. Height: 72.5 cm. Width of base: 18X18 cm. Maximal width: 36 cm. Weight: 1460 g. Overall good condition. Servant light missing. Loose screw joints and minor warping. One candle socket with loose screw joint; socket consequently out of line with remaining candle sockets.