Silver Sabbath Lamp, circa 1845, New York City

Silver Sabbath lamp, circa 1845, New York City. Hallmarked "Wm Gale and Son; 925 sterling" with a Greek key border design, two standing urns, seven candle receptacles (possibly held glass or silver containers for oil), and ring handles. The lamp rests on raised curved legs. No other known examples of this form in early American silver. Exhibited in "Tolerance and Identity: Jews in Early New York 1654-1825" at the Museum of the City of New York, May-December 2005. Acquired at auction from the estate of Cora Ginsburg, a renowned antique dealer and collector.

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  • GALE, WM and SON (Gentile)

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