Plata Mex SA - Menorah - .925 silver
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A hand-crafted 925 sterling silver Chanukiah by Plata Mex S.A. (Taxco), from the mid‑century modern era ca. 1950–1960, with eight lamp sockets and a raised chamash on a flowing silver arc, standing on a round trumpet foot; measurements: 25.0 cm long, 13.7 cm high, base diameter 8.5 cm, total weight about 240 g; in good vintage condition with a minor solder joint looseness at the foot–arc connection.
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An exceptionally elegant and rare Chanukah menorah (Chanukiah) made of solid 925 sterling silver, designed and masterfully handcrafted by the renowned Mexican silversmith Empresa Plat-Mex S.A. (Taxco) during the Mid-Century Modern era (circa the 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), crown a row of stunningly curved, dynamic silver arches. The entire construction rests on a timelessly elegant, round trumpet foot.
On the underside of the foot or the body there is the original authentic maker's mark: “PLAT MEX S.A. 925 STERLING”. A menorah of this specific model from Plat-Mex S.A. is hardly found on the market anymore and represents an exquisite highlight for any discerning Judaica or design collection.
Dimensions & weight:
• Length: 25.0 cm
• Height (highest point): 13.7 cm
• Base diameter: 8.5 cm
• Total weight: approx. 240 grams (.925 sterling silver)
Condition:
Good, well-maintained vintage condition with one cosmetic flaw: at the joint between the foot and the curved silver arches, an old solder joint has minimally come apart (see close-up photo). The object is nevertheless completely stable, does not wobble, and remains in solid original condition.
An exceptionally elegant and rare Chanukah menorah (Chanukiah) made of solid 925 sterling silver, designed and masterfully handcrafted by the renowned Mexican silversmith Empresa Plat-Mex S.A. (Taxco) during the Mid-Century Modern era (circa the 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), crown a row of stunningly curved, dynamic silver arches. The entire construction rests on a timelessly elegant, round trumpet foot.
On the underside of the foot or the body there is the original authentic maker's mark: “PLAT MEX S.A. 925 STERLING”. A menorah of this specific model from Plat-Mex S.A. is hardly found on the market anymore and represents an exquisite highlight for any discerning Judaica or design collection.
Dimensions & weight:
• Length: 25.0 cm
• Height (highest point): 13.7 cm
• Base diameter: 8.5 cm
• Total weight: approx. 240 grams (.925 sterling silver)
Condition:
Good, well-maintained vintage condition with one cosmetic flaw: at the joint between the foot and the curved silver arches, an old solder joint has minimally come apart (see close-up photo). The object is nevertheless 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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