A Yossi Swed Partial Gilt Silver Menorah, 1991-1992. Marks: (S over D cipher), (D butterfly S), (1991-1992 in Hebrew), ISR...

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A Yossi Swed Partial Gilt Silver Menorah, 1991-1992
Marks: (S over D cipher), (D butterfly S), (1991-1992 in Hebrew), ISRAEL, 925, 14/48
10-1/4 x 11 x 3-1/2 inches (26.0 x 27.9 x 8.9 cm)
178.46 troy ounces


An altar form with eight lamps that tilt by turning the right oiler, the oiler is seated on a candleholder, side wings in the base reveal a Dreidel on the left and wick storage on the right, a back door reveals lamp tools, a center tray can be removed to clean, a Hebrew inscription in cartouche to the front, "These candles are sanctified, and we do not have permission to make ordinary use of them."
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A dedication in Hebrew script is engraved on the back, and marked as 14th in a limited edition of 48.

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