Antique Empire Silver Candleholders by Jakob Krautauer, Vienna, Austria, 1803, Set of 2

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Two elegant, plain silver candlesticks on a round base, foot profiled at the sides, smooth shaft raised in the centre, … Read more Two elegant, plain silver candlesticks on a round base, foot profiled at the sides, smooth shaft raised in the centre, constriction in the lower third by a profiled band, shaft widening conically towards the top, followed by another constriction and a raised vase-shaped spout with a wide drip rim. 13 lot silver dimensions: height: 25,8 cm / 10.15 in diameter: 11,5 cm / 4.52 in total weight: 773 grams / 24.85 troy oz - branded by the wheel mark, austria-hungarian official hallmark for vienna 1791-1806, 13 lot silver, dating 1803. - master's mark 'jk' monogram in ligature for jakob krautauer, admitted to the guild in 1795, listed in the guild registers from 1801 to 1845, died in 1845; evidence of substantial tax payments from 1796 to 1812, suggesting a significant business operation.

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. - waltraud neuwirth, viennese silver 1781-1866, name and company hallmarks, self-published by dr. Waltraud neuwirth, vienna 2002, page 262, hallmarks no. P2651-p2661. 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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