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Pair of vintage, patinated brass, dancing Mouse Candleholders by Walter BOSSE / Herta Baller, Vienna, Austria. Each of these petite … Read more Pair of vintage, patinated brass, dancing Mouse Candleholders by Walter BOSSE / Herta Baller, Vienna, Austria. Each of these petite candleholders measure 2 1/4" high, 1 3/4" wide and 7/8" deep and weigh 2.5 oz. Original "Handmade in Austria" stickers on the base of each one. Produced using "lost wax casting" method, the partners crafted these patinaeted brass figurines with 1/4" diameter holes to hold narrow candles (danish slender taper - type candles) or a small pencil / pen. This pair is small enough to serve has holders on a birthday cake. Bosse (1904-1974), an Austrian artist and designer who was originally a ceramicist, was mentored by Josef Hoffman at the famed Wiener Werkstatte. Later he moved into working brass, using his ceramics as models for his castings. Together with Baller, he started producing his iconic cast brass animals with black patina and golden accents in the 1950s. An adorable pair of candleholders that inspire a smile! See less
- Dimensions
- 1.75ʺW × 0.88ʺD × 2.25ʺH
- Designer
- Walter Bosse
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Antique Brass Finish
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- This pair is in very good condition with minor wear - see photos for details. Original stickers on bottoms. This pair is in very good condition with minor wear - see photos for details. Original stickers on bottoms. less
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