Art Nouveau Six-Flame Silver Candleholders, 1890, Set of 2

Description

A pair of tall festive silver candelabra on a stepped funnel-shaped stand, based on four lion feet with volute and … more A pair of tall festive silver candelabra on a stepped funnel-shaped stand, based on four lion feet with volute and foliate decoration, radial pleated decoration to the lower rim, the fluting and cone of the foot of plain design with two applied oval panels to the front and back, framed by elaborate volute and floral decoration, on a round, domed disc, in the centre a fully sculpted caryatid in an ancient greek dress with raised arms carrying a vase-shaped spout, at her feet a rosette of raised, sculpted venus shells, the spout also a holder for the top piece with five volute arms and a central, inverted conical extension of the shaft, supporting a further six baluster-shaped vase spouts with eaves bowls. Can be used as a single candle holder when the six-flame top section is removed. Hallmarks: diana's head - viennese official hallmark 1872-1922 for 800 silver 'eg' in rectangle - master brand eduard gottsleben silver worker, active in vienna 1859-1897 bibliography: waltraud neuwirth, wiener gold-und silberschmiede und ihre punzen (= viennese gold-and silversmiths and their signs), vol. I , vienna 1976, page 215 dimensions: hight: 54,0 cm / 21.25 in diameter: 29,0 cm / 11.41 in silver weight: 3.740 grams / 120.25 troy oz condition: very well-maintained condition, silver cleaned and polished this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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