Pair Of Solid Silver Candlesticks, Milan, Ca. 1820 – Fratelli Scavini Workshop

Pair of Solid Silver Candlesticks

Milan, circa 1820 – Fratelli Scavini Workshop

Description of the Work

A splendid and rare pair of solid silver candlesticks, made in Milan around 1820. These pieces fully reflect the excellence of Milanese silverwork from the Restoration period, which was still strongly influenced by the Neoclassical taste and the formal rigor of the Empire style.

The shaft features a refined, slender line embellished with a sculptural central knot featuring busts in the classical style. The circular base, with its harmonious profile, is decorated along the rim with a refined, finely chiseled geometric frieze.

Key Features and Historical Data

• Hallmarks: Silver hallmarks (Milanese guarantee and fineness marks) and the maker’s mark are clearly visible on the foot of the piece.
• Manufacturer: Fratelli Scavini (Giacomo and Pasquale Scavini). Their activity in Milan is documented from 1812 (the year their shop sign was registered) to 1822, when they returned to their hometown.