Lot Essay
H. Seling, in his book Die Kunst Der Augsburger Goldschmiede, Munich, 1980, records, as mark no. 2669, mark 311, this maker's mark from 'Ein Paar Leuchter, um 1824', perhaps the present pair.
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MARK OF FRIEDRICH ERNST DASSDORF, AUGSBURG, 1824
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A PAIR OF GERMAN SILVER-GILT CANDLESTICKS
MARK OF FRIEDRICH ERNST DASSDORF, AUGSBURG, 1824
The circular bases with a band of palmettes, further applied with fruiting grapevines, with cylindrical bases terminating in a Corinthian capital form sconce with a detachable nozzle, marked on base, the base further stamped 'Seethaler' as retailer
10¼ in. (26.1 cm.) high (2)
MARK OF FRIEDRICH ERNST DASSDORF, AUGSBURG, 1824
The circular bases with a band of palmettes, further applied with fruiting grapevines, with cylindrical bases terminating in a Corinthian capital form sconce with a detachable nozzle, marked on base, the base further stamped 'Seethaler' as retailer
10¼ in. (26.1 cm.) high (2)
Special Notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.