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Hand-Made Art Nouveau Silver Candlestick circa 1900 browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Continental: Pre 1910: item # 551067 GlitzQueen History and Art to Wear 56 Calle Monte Aplanado, NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505.205.1404 Guest Book Sold; thank you! Free U.S. Priority Shipping (& Gift Wrap if Desired) |
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Along with the flowing, organic lines of Art Nouveau, this graceful candlestick shows Arts and Crafts influence in the simplicity of its fabrication. To form the stylized calla flower at center, a sheet of silver was artfully wrapped, seamed and folded, while the engraved ivy leaves, each slightly different, were also cut from sheet silver. The curvy tendril that comprises the base is weightier (great for safety), so some other metal is inside the silver there. No marks are present, but the piece tarnishes and polishes like sterling. Its silver content has to be high. Although acquired from a dealer in England, the candlestick originated in Continental Europe, I believe, because its measurements are inexact in inches. Height is a little more than 5 inches and width is a bit more than 5.5 inches; in centimeters, that would be 13 by 14. Based on style, France is the best suspect. As you know if you collect Art Nouveau, authentic pieces are getting very hard to find. This is without a doubt the real thing, having been in my personal collection for decades, and it's a one-of-a-kind treasure since it wasn't factory-made. From every angle, it's stunningly sculptural. Although at least a century old -- probably dating between 1895 and 1905 -- the candlestick is in lovely condition, showing just a few tiny dings and some tarnish and wax residue deep within the calla flower. I clean it only lightly, to preserve vestiges of age patina, but it will polish to a high shine if you prefer that look. There's no charge for insured US Priority shipping and gift-wrap is always free when desired. Please e-mail to confirm availability, order or request more photos. Thanks for looking! |
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