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Hanukkah lamp

Fülöp Adler1864

Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives

Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives
Budapest, Hungary

Hanukkah reminds us of the miracle that happened with the oil, so traditionally oil and wick were used in the candelabra, which either had the form of a bench or could be hung on the wall. This silver Hanukah candelabrum used to belong to the Schlesinger family. It was designed according to the trends of the era, and was a beautiful object in the family cabinet not only during the eight days of the holiday, but throughout the entire year. The bottom part of the menorah was made in 1864 by Fülöp Adler from Óbuda. The upper part, decorated with swan and lyre, is a later addition, from the time when the new form of Hanukkah candelabra, using candles, became more frequent. The little pipes added later saved the users from having to bother with the oil and the wicks.

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  • Title: Hanukkah lamp
  • Creator: Fülöp Adler
  • Date Created: 1864
  • Location: Óbuda, Hungary
Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives

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