"Ort" are initials in Russian meaning "Association for the Promotion of Skilled Trades". It was established in the late 1800 and offered Jewish youth throughout the world to gain practical skills in diverse crafts. This is a menorah or hannukiah made by a young participant in the program. Menorahs are a Jewish candlebrum used during the festivities of Hannukah and are a symbolic representation of the Temple of Jerusalem. This specific one has an original certificate, mentioning it was made in Geneva, Switzerland.
