Pair of pricket candlesticks

Reinhold Vasters

second half 16th century, mounts 1880–90 · Crystal, silver-gilt, enamel · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Whereas the four cut crystal sections are of Milanese XVI century origin, the silver-gilt and enameled gold mounts have been designed by Reinhold Vasters, and executed for Frederick Spitzer, Paris, 1880-1890.

Artist

Reinhold Vasters

Date

second half 16th century, mounts 1880–90

Medium

Crystal, silver-gilt, enamel

Culture

Italian, probably Milan

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931