Empire Silver Candleholders with Floral Decor by Johann Gutmann, Vienna, Austria, 1804, Set of 2

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Two elegant silver candlesticks on a round base, guilloché pattern on the side of the base, raised shaft in the … Read more Two elegant silver candlesticks on a round base, guilloché pattern on the side of the base, raised shaft in the centre, constriction in the lower third with a guilloché ring, shaft widening conically towards the top, followed by another constriction and a vase-shaped spout with a wide drip rim, guilloché diamond-shaped and triangular fields with stylised leaf and berry decoration on the base, spout and upper part of the shaft. 13 lot silver

dimensions: height: 26,0 cm / 10.23 in diameter: 11,8 cm / 4.64 in total weight: 685 grams / 22.02 troy oz branded by the wheel mark, austria-hungarian official hallmark for vienna 1791-1806, 13 lot silver, dating 1804. Master's mark 'ig' in oval for johann gutmann from prague, admitted to the guild in 1783, listed in the guild records from 1788 to 1818. Bibliography: - bibliography: viktor reitzner 'alt wien', encyclopaedia of austrian and south german art and arts and crafts, precious metals and their hallmarks, self-published vienna, 1952, page 194, p 119, page 183, serial number m 897. - waltraud neuwirth, viennese silver 1781-1866, name and company hallmarks, self-published by dr. Waltraud neuwirth, vienna 2002, page 178, hallmarks no. P1195-p1205. Condition: very well maintained, 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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