✅ SOLVED Is This Old?

[Bigcypresshunter]

Can anyone tell me how old this candle holder may be and what is its proper name? Its solid brass.

 

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[mojjax]

Looks like a menorah . https://www.google.com/search?q=men...ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Looks like a menorah . https://www.google.com/search?q=men...ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi

I couldnt find any just like this but I think its safe to call it a menorah but I have no idea if its in the antique category. Ill call it vintage.Thanks

There may be a part missing from the center hole.

 

[aka da Prof]

I would guess the center hole held the candle that was used to light the others.

 

[Gunrunner61]

It Is cast Brass right? It is a menorah, But it reminds me of the stull that was coming outta India, a Decade ago, I'm no expert by any strech of the word. I'm just saying.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I would guess the center hole held the candle that was used to light the others.

The center hole is too small for a candle. I think something is missing. The 8 candle bases have wax in them. Actually, upon closer inspection, they all have wicks as well.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It Is cast Brass right? It is a menorah, But it reminds me of the stull that was coming outta India, a Decade ago, I'm no expert by any strech of the word. I'm just saying.

Yes cast. I cannot find one like it online. It has polish in every crevice.

I realize its not ancient but maybe 50 or 100 yrs old?

The star was cast slightly bent.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I would guess the center hole held the candle that was used to light the others.

I think you are correct. A candle base or something is missing in the center. I guess I cant sell it with a part missing.

 

[stefen]

There is always a center candle used for lighting progressive candles each day...the hole most likely held a removeable bracket that contained the center candle...

Menorah's come in all sizes, shapes and materials...

We have a half dozen or so Menorahs in our home...high polished chrome steel with polished brass candle cups, carved wood, hand blown glass, silver plated brass, pewter and also a porcelain one...

My guess is your find is a late 1800's to early 1900...not as crude as the India brass...

 

[GpSnoopy]

bigcypress. I found this one for sale on Ebay, and it's listed as being a "Jewish Judaica German Art-Deco Brass Menorah, 1930's"

And it shows what was in the hole. A removable candle holder to light the others. It even has the crooked star

E-bay Menorah

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

bigcypress. I found this one for sale on Ebay, and it's listed as being a "Jewish Judaica German Art-Deco Brass Menorah, 1930's"

And it shows what was in the hole. A removable candle holder to light the others. It even has the crooked star

E-bay Menorah

$199.00 wow! (asking price) Complete with Brasso in the crevices. Too bad Im missing a part. Maybe someone will find the piece lol.

Thats amazing you found it. Its cool to receive help for a change. This is too easy lol. I got more "junk" to post.