Hanukkah lamps were often decorated in the form of famous Jewish symbols: the temple menorah, the star of David, lions, an eagle, a cherub, a crown, etc.sometimes the coats of arms of aristocratic families served as decorations for Hanukkah lamps. A Russian sterling silver Hanukkah lamp with detachable oil jug decorated with floral pattern in the form of rose buds on the candlesticks and base. First half of XX century

Silver, cast, chased and engraved Hallmarks: "ST 925", "A9", "31". H 71 cm W 63 cm 2623 gr In baroque style, three miniature lion paws hold up the round base, decorated with lion heads and floral relief along the base's edge. The lamp resembles the shape of a temple menorah with eight branches that radiate symmetrically from the Central branch. An additional branch and a jug for oil are attached to the leg. An eagle with outstretched wings forms finial.