Hanukkah Lamp with lion figures

This Hanukkah lamp was owned by the Stern family and was until recently used to celebrate the eight-day Hanukkah festival. This Hanukkah lamp is one of the oldest religious objects owned by the Stern family. The lion was one of the favorite figures used by Frankfurt silversmiths to decorate all kinds of objects, including ceremonial ones. On Hanukkah, the eight-day festival of lights celebrated in November or December, one candle is lit each day until all eight are burning.