Candlestick - Hanau - candle snuffer

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This candle snuffer with a decorative putto figure on the axis has a front in silver with the handle and mechanism also silver plated, of German Hanau style dating to ca. 1850–1900, in good used condition with small signs of age; dimensions 6 cm high, 10 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep, weight 71 g.

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Candle snuffer with a decorative figure of a putto positioned on the axis.

The functional front part is made of silver and features Hanau pseudo marks, characteristic of the German workshops of Hanau from the late 19th to early 20th century.

The front part is made of silver, while the handles and mechanism are plated. Visually, the set presents a uniform silver tone appearance, with no marked differences between the solid silver part and the plated part.

The object is intended for extinguishing candles and also serves as a decorative element.

Candle snuffer with a decorative figure of a putto positioned on the axis.

The functional front part is made of silver and features Hanau pseudo marks, characteristic of the German workshops of Hanau from the late 19th to early 20th century.

The front part is made of silver, while the handles and mechanism are plated. Visually, the set presents a uniform silver tone appearance, with no marked differences between the solid silver part and the plated part.

The object is intended for extinguishing candles and also serves as a decorative element.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
71 g
Silver type
Hanau
Title additional information
candle snuffer
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Silver, Silverplated
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
Private

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