800 Silver HANUKKAH MENORAH Friedrich Reusswig Hanau Germany c1900s Judaica Rare

Description

A Hanukkah Menorah/Chanukah Candle Lamp.
Beautifully decorated with
two catfish above the base
which hold a rack with eight lions with eight candleholders.
Serving light/Shamash mounted on a right angle bracket.
Base decorated with pierced flowers, foliage and scrolls.
Star of David in a circle mounted on a right angle bracket.
Designed for nine taper candles.
Please see and inspect all photos.
Marked to the underside:
letter "R" into a "crowned shield"
for Friedrich Reusswig of Hanau;
"800" for .800/1000 silver purity.
Made in Hanau, Germany, ca1903-1926
Photos will tell you more.
Approx.:
Width: 6-1/4in.  (160mm.)
Height (w/ star): 6in.  (152mm.)
Height (w/o star): 4-1/2in.  (115mm.)
Base Width: 2-13/16in.  (72mm.)
Designed for 12mm. in diameter candles
Weight: 4.43 troy oz.  (137.8 gr.)
Some tarnish/patina what is not a defect.
Dark spots you are seeing on the photos,
are reflections of a camera and other objects.
Commensurate with age, the condition is excellent.
Rare for its pattern, maker and overall condition.
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