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Silver. Round, centrally reinforced curved base with a narrow, outwardly flared, perfectly curved rim. Luxurious Rococo-style relief featuring sculptural volutes, C-shaped figures, rocaille, leaves, and flowers. Tall, slender baluster-shaped stem with matching relief decoration, transitioning into a vase shape adorned with wavy rocaille stripes. Hallmarked, with a year mark 'G'. Made by master Christian Gottlieb Mühe (became a citizen in 1746). Weighs approximately 285 grams. Height is 23.5 cm. See comparisons in Hintze, Breslau, nos. 20, 63, 158, p. 158. Large Rococo-style silver candlestick from Wrocław by Christian Gottlieb Mühe (citizen since 1813). Distinct hallmark, maker's mark, year mark 'G'. Silesia. Breslau. 1761–1776.