Antique Vienna 3-Flame Biedermeier Silver Candleholders, 1857, Set of 2

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Two festive Biedermeier silver candleholders on a four-pass, cambered stand with curved rim, chased and chiselled rose decoration between raised … Read more Two festive Biedermeier silver candleholders on a four-pass, cambered stand with curved rim, chased and chiselled rose decoration between raised folds on the foot and baluster-shaped shaft, slightly flared vase-shaped spout, which also serves as a holder for the three-part removable arm piece, which continues the shaft in the centre with four-sided pleating and constrictions and ends in a further spout, crowned by an extinguisher cap with rose decoration in relief, two upwardly curved, pleated and widening volute arms with spouts attached to the sides at the bottom, can be used as a single candle holder when the arm top is removed Branded by the Wheel mark, Viennese official hallmark: 13 Lot silver, dated 1857 Master's stamp: 'AK' - Anton Kordon, worked as a master 1841-1863 Bibliography: Waltraud Neuwirth, 'Viennese Silver 1781-1866, Maker's and Company Marks', Self-published Dr. Waltraud Neuwirth, Vienna 2002, page 121, hallmark no. P122 Dimensions: Height: 42,5 cm / 16.73 in Width: 26,0 cm / 10.23 in Depth: 13,5 cm / 5.31 in Total silver weight: 1050 grams / 33.76 troy oz Condition: Perfectly 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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