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Modernist Candle 2nd Standard Maker “AF4”

Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2024 11:12 pm
by Traintime
Lion Rampant 2 Standard and Maker Initials in rectangle on column side only. Disc style top. Base loaded with plaster substance, perhaps replacing a wood disc or other? Maker AF4 unidentified…TIA. Can a period be approximated?

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Re: Modernist Candle 2nd Standard Maker “AF4”

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2024 7:53 am
by oel
The maker's mark AF4 for; A. Chr. Fontani Jr. known designer and maker of silver candle holders, candelabra, registered in Amsterdam 1920-1972.

His father A. Chr. Fontani Sr was also a silversmith in Amsterdam, who often worked with silver and crystal. Such as crystal glass chocolate baskets with silver handle, crystal tea caddies with silver cap. Maker's mark used A2F, registered 1894-1931


Peter.

Re: Modernist Candle 2nd Standard Maker “AF4”

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2024 9:15 am
by Traintime
Many thanks as ever, Peter!