Candlestick from Iran (?)

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huszas76
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Candlestick from Iran (?)

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Dear Collegues!
I bought this candlestick today in the fleemarket.
I think this is from Iran.
Can anyone confirm (or deny) this and identify the maker?
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Thank you for your help!
Best regards!
Krisztián
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Re: Candlestick from Iran (?)

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Hello Krisztián!
Very nice item! This is definitely Iran (Persia). Unfortunately, the maker is unknown to me.
Regards.
Damon
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Re: Candlestick from Iran (?)

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Hello

This could be كاويان Kavian or possibly كاوياني Kaviani

Kavian is a small town in Iran - an unlikely hub of silversmithing - but both words can be family names. It is more likely the name of the smith although I have not come across the name before in connection with Iranian silver.

There is evidence on line of a contemporary Kavian Jewelry in Tehran

Hope this is of some interest

Damon
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