Vintage Mid-Century Eilon Mosaics Hand-Hammered Copper & Holy Land Stone Shofar Candlesticks

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A striking pair of Mid-Century Modern / Brutalist Israeli Shabbat candlestick holders handcrafted by Eilon Mosaics in Kibbutz Eilon, Israel. … Read more A striking pair of Mid-Century Modern / Brutalist Israeli Shabbat candlestick holders handcrafted by Eilon Mosaics in Kibbutz Eilon, Israel. Styled in a sweeping, stylized curved form evoking the traditional ceremonial Jewish Shofar (ram's horn), each candle holder features a heavy, hand-hammered copper shell with a arched base foot and brass candle cups. The front curves are inset with hand-cut tesserae of natural Holy Land stone, exhibiting varied warm earth tones including ochre, terracotta, tan, and cream.

The undersides retain original gold foil maker’s labels reading "EILON MOSAICS - ISRAEL" alongside Hebrew text (מוזאיקה אילון).

Origin & Age
Origin: Kibbutz Eilon, Galilee, Israel
Period/Age: Mid-Century Modern, circa 1960s–1970s
Maker: Eilon Mosaics

Material
Hand-hammered heavy sheet copper body
Natural Holy Land stone mosaic tesserae
Solid turned brass upper candle sockets
Copper rivets

Dimensions & Weight
Height: Approx. 9" to 10" tall
Combined Weight: 2 lbs 10.9 oz

Authenticity Assessment
These candlesticks exhibit all canonical hallmarks of authentic mid-century Eilon Mosaics metalwork:

Foil Labels: Both pieces feature original gold foil factory labels displaying the official bilingual brand mark (EILON MOSAICS / מוזאיקה אילון) and ISRAEL stamp.

Construction: Hand-hammered copper body construction with visible copper rivets at the foot mount, matching early Kibbutz Eilon production methods.

Materials: Micro-sliced natural Galilee marble/stone mosaic tiles flush-set in a characteristic mortar matrix, distinct from modern resin or painted imitations.

Reference
Book Title: Judaica: Art and Religion
Author: Sharon R. Weintraub
Page / Reference: Page 114 (Discussion on Mid-Century Israeli Metalwork, Studio Judaica, and Kibbutz Eilon Crafts)Historical Provenance & Design Significance:
Produced during the post-independence artistic boom of the 1960s in Israel, these candlestick holders represent the Mid-Century Brutalist metalwork movement spearheaded by studio craftsmen in Israeli Kibbutzim. By pairing hand-hammered patinated sheet metal with natural Galilee stone tesserae, Eilon Mosaics synthesized ancient biblical motifs—specifically the sweeping curve of the ceremonial Shofar—with modern sculptural abstraction.

Curator's Note:
Featuring a rich architectural silhouette and raw tactile contrast between dark hammered copper and warm Holy Land stone, this pair offers exceptional decorative utility. Ideal as a centerpiece on a modern dining table, a credenza accent, or as organic sculpture on a collector's mantle. See less