height - 5 1/2"; diameter of base - 3"

This is a marvelous brass, hanging Shabbat lamp (Juden Shtern) from Poland, late 18th c. The Sabbath lamp is lit by the mother of the household as the first ritual act of the Shabbat celebration. While many types of lamps have been used over the centuries, candle sticks have largely replaced the hanging candelabra that were common two centuries ago.

A bulbous stem supports six detachable scrolling branches that end in candle sockets and associated drip pans. Below the sockets is a six-arm star-form oil lamp, from which hangs a bell-shaped drip pan. The overall height from bottom of the drip pan to the top of the simple suspension loop is about 20". The condition is fair; one of the scrolling branches has a not readily detectable repair. There are also minor nicks and a few small dents located randomly about the piece. The candelabrum appears to have been drilled for electricity, although the alterations are not immediately apparent.

This handsome Havdallah and Shabbat set is made of etched glass, fused glass and aluminum. The set contains two identical candlesticks (the second is not shown here), a spice box, a kiddush cup and a tray on which to place the other items.

As shown here it is a Havdallah set; replace the spice box with the second candle stick and it becomes a Shabbat set.

Platter - 10" x 6". Spice box - 3" x 3" x 1 3/4". Candle stick - height 5"; diameter of base 2 1/2". Kiddush cup - height 7 1/4"; diameter at top of bowl 2 3/4".