Candlestick; Spain. Twentieth century.

Candlestick; Spain. Twentieth century.
Sterling silver 925.
Presents punches.
Measurements: 33 x 19 x 19 cm.
Weight: 280 g (without counterweight).
Sterling silver candlestick composed of a quadrangular staggered base with chamfered corners, turned shaft with molded profiles and central knot, and upper circular saucer for wax collection. It has a sober and balanced design, characteristic of 20th century Spanish silverware.
Spanish silverware of the 20th century occupied a significant place in the material culture of the country, acting as a bridge between the artisan tradition and the social and economic transformations of the period. Despite industrialization and the progressive incorporation of new materials, silver continued to be a benchmark of quality, permanence and prestige, especially in the domestic sphere.