Exhibits of art auctions of the world. Winter 23

Ahlden/Aller - 1-12-2023

A pair of Biedermeier girandoles.

867 100.00

Silver. 1- or 4-light; Round, profiled base, transitioning into smooth baluster shaft, framed by two nodi and ending in wide projecting cornice ends. Base, nodi, and cornice adorned with relief sculpted rose decoration. Later addition, removable insert with centrally ascending tulle. From this, four curved candle arms emerge, with vase-shaped tulle and slightly molded cornices, adorned with delicate dot decoration. Central stackable baluster crown in the shape of a bird. Marked 13 lot, assay mark with date "1834" and Master Nikolaus Möller (became Master in 1828) as well as Viennese guarantee marks since 1867, 1872, and Master presumably Eduard Steiter (active since 1889). Total weight approx. 2250 g. Overall height 55 cm. Height without insert 31 cm. Compare Neuwirth, Wiener Silber 1781-1866, p. 233, P2089; Neuwirth, Wien Lexikon 1867-1922, Vol. 2, p. 231; Lanz/Schmid/Strahlm, Silber der österreich-ungarischen Monarchie, p. 22; Rosenberg, Vol. IV, No. 7865, 7867. A pair of Vienna one or four light silver candelabras. Partly standard marked 13 lot and dated "1834", different assay and master's marks. Austria. Vienna. 19th century.

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