Silver. Close to square, stepped ascending foot with rounded, articulated corners. Above a molded base, a tall, slender, faceted baluster shaft with corresponding tulle. Underside engraved with "i.S." and "I.E". Signed, tremolo stroke, assay marks with 12 lot, by master Johan Baptist Rütgers/Rötgers (active since approximately 1700). Weight approximately 770 g. Height 21 cm. See Clasen no. 18, p. 151; Scheffler, Rhineland-Westphalia, no. 1679, MZ 680. A pair of Cologne Baroque silver candlesticks by Johan Baptist Rütgers/Rötgers (active since approximately 1700). Engraved monogram. Assay, standard mark 12 lot, assay and master's mark. German. Cologne. Circa 1730.