An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique German cast silver candlesticks; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection

These impressive antique German cast silver candlesticks have a panelled, shaped form.

The plain faceted capitals are encircled with applied moulded girdles and bands of tooled decoration.

The waisted section of each column features tiered knops to the upper and lower portions.

The columns of these 18th century silver candlesticks surmount plain circular sunken wells and are supported by square shaped bases accented with incurved corners.

These impressive antique candlesticks do not have weighted bases and bear the contemporary scratch date "1730" and initials "D.S.G.L.S" to the underside.

The hallmarks struck to the rim of each foot consists of:

Maker"s mark: AM (Abraham Müller)

City mark: Augsburg (pyr/pine cone in pot)

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These antique German silver candlesticks are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The German hallmarks struck to the surface of each rim are all clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique German silverware.

Height 18.9cm/7.4"

Diameter of capital 2.5cm/1"

Diameter of base 12.1cm/4.8"

23.3 troy ounces/724g

Date: Circa 1730

Origin: Augsburg, Germany

Maker: Abraham Müller