Jakob Grimminger candelabra - Germany
this is a silver spirally fluted domed base and arms two-light candelabra made in Germany at the beginning
of 20th century. It is hallmarked with German State crescent moon and crown silver guarantee mark, 835
silver standard and maker's mark G in Star of David for Jakob Grimminger who worked in Schwabisch Gmund.
The firm was founded in 1893 and by the 1930 had a fine reputation as producer of modern silver.
Grimminger is written about and his maker's mark is illustrated in - Art Nouveau and Art deco Silver -
by Annelies Krekle-Aalberse.This silver candelabrum is 8 3/4 in. wide (cm. 22,5) and was bought from an Italian dealer at an Antique Fair.
This item is not for sale, but most of my pieces were bought through the Internet. On the right bar of this page there are some links to websites of silver and antique dealers
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