Vintage 1970’ S Soviet Russian Modernist Rhodonite & 875 Silver Candle Holder

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A striking and rare example of mid-century Soviet modernist luxury, this architectural candle holder was crafted in 1978 at the … Read more A striking and rare example of mid-century Soviet modernist luxury, this architectural candle holder was crafted in 1978 at the world-renowned Sverdlovsk Jewelry Factory (Свердловский Ювелирный Завод). It features two geometric slabs of premium, solid Ural Mountain rhodonite stone. The stone boasts a vivid, saturated pink coloration beautifully mapped with dramatic, landscape-like black manganese dendritic inclusions.The heavy-gauge 875 silver central frame seamlessly blends clean-lined mid-century minimalism with graceful, scrolling filigree loops. Functional and sculptural, the piece is supported by cylindrical silver feet and capped with wide, elegant candle cups designed to catch wax effortlessly.The silver rim retains its crisp, authentic Soviet factory hallmark stamp, "8СЮ", which definitively dates the piece to 1978 and verifies its prestigious Ural provenance. An exceptional, highly collectible statement piece for connoisseurs of fine lapidary arts and Mid-Century Modern design. See less