Lot 96
800 standard, maker's mark 'F·K', Vienna, second quarter, 20th century
In the flat stylised form of a tree on a spreading rectangular base, the eight lights arranged in a line above an openwork inscription in Hebrew and the shamash mounted to the front, all but the lights planished, the based accommodating a simple mechanical musical movement
29cm high, 30cm wide, 9.5cm deep, 1,078g (including fittings in the base)
Estimate $800 - $1,200
Overall condition and appearance good
Feet requiring some re-adjusting as not sitting at the same height on the base
The first light (far left) will require re-adusting to sit straight
3.5cm single cylinder musical movement appears to be dislodged within base, not currently operational and possibly rusted
Key not present
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Decorative Arts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8805
4:00pm - 30 March 2026
Hawthorn
VIEWING
Fri 27 - Sun 29 March, 11am - 5pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn, VIC
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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