Jewish Shabbat Lamp, Judenstern Chandelier In Bronze

Shabbat lamp called Judenstern in the form of a chandelier with 8 branches placed in a star, in bronze, decorated with a crown in the upper part, from the 19th century. This lamp is in good condition, it is in its own juice. The bucket is missing (bottom). A note: some stains and wear of time, The Shabbat lamp also called Shabbes Lamp in Yiddish and Judenstern - Jewish star - in German, is a light that comes in the form of an oil chandelier with several branches placed in a star and that we light for the celebration of Shabbat. This lamp appeared from the Middle Ages, but the apogee of its use is located in the XIXth century and one meets it in all the countries which border the Rhine. Placed above the meal table, it is lit on Friday evening at sunset by the hostess who approaches her hands to feel the heat of the flames, and covers her eyes with her hands before reciting a blessing.