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Candlestick

ca. 1923-1935 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Earthenware candlestick moulded in plinth-shaped with canted sides on the foot. The platform on the top with the candle aperture is rectangular with slightly raised ends. The body and foot are black over green; the upper side of the platform is orange.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware with coloured glaze
Brief description
Candlestick, earthenware with coloured glaze, designed by Margarete Marks, made by Hael factory, Germany, ca. 1923-1935.
Physical description
Earthenware candlestick moulded in plinth-shaped with canted sides on the foot. The platform on the top with the candle aperture is rectangular with slightly raised ends. The body and foot are black over green; the upper side of the platform is orange.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9cm
  • Width: 9cm
Credit line
Given by the designer
Production
Attribution note: The glaze includes uranium.
Collection
Accession number
C.77-1980

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Record createdOctober 9, 2008
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