Modernist Candle 2nd Standard Maker “AF4”
Modernist Candle 2nd Standard Maker “AF4”
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?
Re: Modernist Candle 2nd Standard Maker “AF4”
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.
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”
Many thanks as ever, Peter!