Imported into Austria circa 1901–1921, this exquisite pair of Continental Silver candelabra embodies the grace and musical spirit of Europe’s romantic past. Crafted in Germany and distinguished by the Hanau Pseudo Marks, each piece is formed in 800 fine silver, together weighing an impressive 127.3 troy ounces.
Standing 20 inches tall and 14 inches wide, each candelabrum bears five lights, their sweeping arms unfolding in harmonious balance. A cornucopia of instruments adorns each form—lyres, horns, and violins—celebrating the timeless genius of Mozart and Handel. Every curve and contour seems to echo a silent sonata, a whispered refrain of classical splendor captured in silver.
Mozart, Austria’s beloved prodigy, brought to life the elegance and passion of the Classical era, his music forever entwined with the soul of Vienna and Salzburg. Handel, born in Germany and master of the Baroque, composed with grandeur and emotion that transcended nations. Together, they represent the pinnacle of Central Europe’s musical legacy—a heritage of beauty, balance, and emotional depth.
These candelabra are more than objects of light; they are compositions in metal, orchestrating elegance and history in every reflection. To behold them is to hear, in the quiet flicker of candlelight, the lingering resonance of centuries past—romance and refinement entwined in a luminous embrace.