Imposing Menorah in solid silver, chased and hammered in the Baroque style, hallmarked 925 by Israeli silversmiths (Hazorfim),

Lot 116 - Imposing Menorah in solid silver, chased and hammered in the Baroque style, hallmarked 925 by Israeli silversmiths (Hazorfim), The ‘Ben David’ collection Many generations ago, in a small village in Eastern Europe, there lived a righteous and respected Jew by the name of Yaakov Ben David. Yaakov was known for his love of nature, especially flowers. Every Shabbat, he would decorate his home with fresh flowers that he had picked himself, and he would bless them before lighting the candles. He believed that flowers were an expression of the beauty of creation and that they filled the home with holiness and joy. Yaakov Ben David was also a talented craftsman and, in his spare time, created delicate objects for his home. One of his most famous creations was a pair of candlesticks he made especially for his wife in honour of their wedding anniversary. The candlesticks were uniquely designed, adorned with small hanging flowers that looked as if they had just been picked from the fields. The story of Yaakov Ben David and his candlesticks was passed down from generation to generation, and so these special candlesticks with hanging flowers became known as ‘Ben David’. The name has since become a symbol of love for nature, artistic creation and respect for the Shabbat and public holidays, and it continues to accompany the collection to this day. Normal wear