An 18th century pair of cast two-light sterling silver candlesticks of stepped form with detachable arms with a central finial.
Made in Denmark between 1964 - 2009.
Created by Preben Salomonsen - Lyngby 1964 - 2009
Full Danish silver hallmark 925S.
The dimensions of this beautiful handmade silver candlestick / candle holder are:
Candlestick:
Height: 17 cm (with arms at the top 23.5 cm)
Width at base: 11.5 cm
Arm dimensions:
Width: 22 cm
Weight:
Candlesticks: 383 + 390 grams = 773 grams
Arms: 346 + 373 = 719 grams
Total weight = 1492 grams
(Please note, the candlesticks and arms are unweighted and pure .925 silver / 48 oz)
Condition: Excellent condition!
Origin:
Presented by Prince Axel of Denmark (1888-1964) and his wife Princess Margaretha of Sweden (1899-1977) to their grandson Birger Valdemar Georg Flemming Kai Axel, Count of Rosenborg, on the occasion of his confirmation.
It was a family tradition of the prince and princess to present their grandchildren with a pair of silver candlesticks at their confirmation.
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