Díszvázapár

Metalwork Collection

Accession Nr.: 18532.1-2
Date of production:
early 19th century
Place of production: France
Inscription: jelzetlen
Materials: bronze
Techniques: cast; chiselled; gilded
Dimensions:
height: 27 cm
base diameter: 8 cm
The jointed prismatic plinth stands on four bun feet its sides are lined by a connected frieze of circles. The columnal stem of cannelures is sup-ported by a round, gilt bronze stand, decorated with oak wreaths. The stem ends in a ribbed ball, supporting the vase-shaped candleholder. The body of the holder shows garlands and flower bunches, while there is a frieze of leaves along the top rim. The cover has a pineapple finial. The top part is detachable, and when in an upturned position, can be used as a candle socket.

Literature

  • Szerk.: Lovag Zsuzsa: Az Iparművészeti Múzeum. (kézirat). Iparművészeti Múzeum, Budapest, 1994. - Nr. 264.
  • Szerk.: Péter Márta: A klasszicizmustól a biedermeierig. Az európai iparművészet stíluskorszakai. Iparművészeti Múzeum, Budapest, 1990. - Nr. 1.46. (Békési Éva)