John Ruslen: The Maker of Light and Legacy John Ruslen (1675 – 1749) occupies a unique position in the annals of British silversmithing, primarily celebrated for his creation of the Lindo Lamp—a breathtaking silver Chanukah menorah that constitutes one of the earliest instances of Jewish ceremonial art produced on English soil. Born into a family deeply rooted in artisanal traditions, Ruslen’s formative years were marked by an apprent…