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The menorah is a multi-branched candelabra frequently used to observe the 7 nights of Hanukah. Its origin dates back to biblical times, the original dated 1000 BCE, where it is rumored that it was created from one piece of gold. According to history, after the destruction in Jerusalem of the Jewish Temple, there was only enough oil to burn for 1 day. Somehow, by miracle, the oil burned for 8 days, therefore the menorah has 9 candleholders; 4 on each side and one in the middle. This is typically the type of menorah that is used during Hanukah celebrations, and sometimes done over an 8 day fasting period.
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Menorahs have been produced all over the world, and many sought after pieces were created around 1890-1900 in Russia and pre-World War I Eastern Europe. A lot of these pieces went missing after both world wars, but many have been recovered and restored. These Menorahs were created in cast brass, silver and iron. Many menorahs were broken down and sold during the years of the holocaust, but numerous menorahs have been found and are highly sought after by collectors. From the elaborate to the simple, the antique menorah usually varies from piece to piece; each one made from a different ethnic background, reflecting diverse detail from one another.
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