Late 20th Century Zelig Segal Silver Plate Yahrzeit Yizkor Memorial Judaica Candle Holder

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Vintage Zelig Segal silver plate memorial Yahrtzeit candle holder with modern styling, circa 1985.

This Yahrtzeit (memorial candle) container was … more Vintage Zelig Segal silver plate memorial Yahrtzeit candle holder with modern styling, circa 1985.

This Yahrtzeit (memorial candle) container was made from a single sheet of metal (silver over brass); it is horizontally pierced, with a pocket pulled from the sheet (as if it had been clay or other plastic material) forming a place in which to set the memorial candles. The concave back forms a reflector for the flame and contains applied metal Hebrew letters forming the word ""Zechor"" or “Remember.”

Zelig Segal, Israeli artist, designer, sculptor, and metalsmith Zelig Segal has devoted his career to the creation of ritual objects. His ingenious approaches to ceremonial art are fresh, imaginative, and infused with deep understanding of Jewish tradition.

Provenance: Jerome Schottenstein Estate, Columbus Ohio. Jerome was was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp. The Schottenstein family were Lithuanian immigrants who began an extensive business empire in the late 19th Century. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture; American Eagle Outfitters, retail liquidator SB360 Capital Partners, over 50 shopping centers, and 5 factories producing its shoes and furniture. It also holds an ownership interest in American Eagle Outfitters, Wehmeyer in Germany, Cold Stone Creamery and The Mazel Company.

4.75” x 2.5” x 5.25” / Opening Diameter – 1.75” (Width x Depth x Height/Diameter) less