CANDLESTICK

Franta Anýž, Prague, Bohemia

1902–1903

Hammered and soldered steel. A conical body with pierced acanthus and tendril motifs is mounted to a flat pentagonal tray. Flat well, angular handle terminating in a spiral.

H: 7.4 cm

Markings: ANÝŽ stamped on edge

UMP 10109

František Anýž produced several different variations on the same type of candlestick; executions in bronze and hammered copper are documented.

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