Plata Mex SA - Menorah - .925 silver
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Rare mid‑century Chanukah menorah in solid 925 sterling silver, designed and handcrafted by Plata Mex S.A. (Taxco) in the 1950s, with eight lamp holders and a shamas stem on a sweeping set of silver arcs, dimensions 25.0 cm long, 13.7 cm high, base Ø 8.5 cm, weighing about 240 g, from Mexico, in good vintage condition with a minor defect where a solder joint at the foot–arc connection has slightly loosened.
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An exceptionally elegant and rare Chanukah menorah (Chanukiah) crafted in solid 925 sterling silver, designed and masterfully handmade by the renowned Mexican silversmith Empresa Plat-Mex S.A. (Taxco) during the Mid-Century Modern era (c. 1950s/1960s).
This spectacular collectible breaks with traditional forms and captivates with an avant-garde, minimalist design: the eight sockets for the Chanukah lights, as well as the slightly elevated socket for the Shamash (servant candle), sit atop a row of breathtakingly curved, dynamic silver arches. The entire construction rests on a timelessly elegant, round trumpet foot.
On the underside of the foot, or the body, lies the original authentic maker’s mark: “PLAT MEX S.A. 925 STERLING.” A menorah of this specific Plat-Mex S.A. model is rarely found on the market and constitutes an exquisite highlight for any discerning Judaica or design collection.
Dimensions & weight:
• Length: 25.0 cm
• Height (highest point): 13.7 cm
• Foot diameter: 8.5 cm
• Total weight: approx. 240 grams (.925 sterling silver)
Condition:
Good, well-maintained vintage condition with one cosmetic flaw: at the junction between the base and the curved silver arches, an old solder joint has slightly come loose (see detail photo). The piece is otherwise completely stable, does not wobble, and remains in solid original condition.
An exceptionally elegant and rare Chanukah menorah (Chanukiah) crafted in solid 925 sterling silver, designed and masterfully handmade by the renowned Mexican silversmith Empresa Plat-Mex S.A. (Taxco) during the Mid-Century Modern era (c. 1950s/1960s).
This spectacular collectible breaks with traditional forms and captivates with an avant-garde, minimalist design: the eight sockets for the Chanukah lights, as well as the slightly elevated socket for the Shamash (servant candle), sit atop a row of breathtakingly curved, dynamic silver arches. The entire construction rests on a timelessly elegant, round trumpet foot.
On the underside of the foot, or the body, lies the original authentic maker’s mark: “PLAT MEX S.A. 925 STERLING.” A menorah of this specific Plat-Mex S.A. model is rarely found on the market and constitutes an exquisite highlight for any discerning Judaica or design collection.
Dimensions & weight:
• Length: 25.0 cm
• Height (highest point): 13.7 cm
• Foot diameter: 8.5 cm
• Total weight: approx. 240 grams (.925 sterling silver)
Condition:
Good, well-maintained vintage condition with one cosmetic flaw: at the junction between the base and the curved silver arches, an old solder joint has slightly come loose (see detail photo). The piece is otherwise completely stable, does not wobble, and remains in solid original condition.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Plata Mex SA
Gross weight
240 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Country of origin
Mexico
Material
Silver
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
13.7 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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