Pair of handsome, stamped silver candlesticks. Handmade filigree work.

Pair of handsome, stamped silver candlesticks. Handmade filigree work.

Pair of tall, wonderful candlesticks, filigree work, precisely handmade for a special order by one of Israel’s greatest collectors by the artist Shmuel Moshe (see previous item). The square base has a welded inscription: “Lichvod Shabbat v’Yom Tov.” Stands on four matching legs, stable angles, upon which is a rectangular pillar decorated with many ornaments. The top is round, upon which is attached the vessel for the candle. Height: around 28cm. Width of the base: 9cm. Stamp is blurred at the bottom of one of them: Bezalel Jerusalem 935. Total weight: 801g. Handsome item in excellent condition.

The artist: Shmuel Moshe was a craftsman and jeweler of handmade, pure silver products. The products were works of art made in a unique filigree style. The style mainly characterizes the artwork of the goldsmiths who immigrated from Arab countries and especially from Yemen, Persia, Kurdistan and Morocco. The unique style and design of these products, had a connection and integration with the profession of goldsmithing that was studied and also practiced in the well-known "Bezalel" school. Some of the goldsmiths who immigrated to Israel were employed by Bezalel and thus made a mutual contribution and interaction in the development of the unique profession of goldsmithing. These goldsmiths worked with full vigor and investment until their extreme old age. Shmuel died in Jerusalem around the age of 90.