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MAKER'S MARK POSSIBLY OF MICHAEL PITKÄIN, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1840
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A pair of Russian silver table candlesticks
Maker's mark possibly of Michael Pitkäin, Moscow, circa 1840
Each on high-domed circular base with three shaped supports, the knobbed stem patrly column-shaped, with conical socket, all-over cast with foliage and garlands held by ribbons
35 cm. (13.7 in.) high
marked at the base
556 gr. (2)
Maker's mark possibly of Michael Pitkäin, Moscow, circa 1840
Each on high-domed circular base with three shaped supports, the knobbed stem patrly column-shaped, with conical socket, all-over cast with foliage and garlands held by ribbons
35 cm. (13.7 in.) high
marked at the base
556 gr. (2)