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1936

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1993

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Candlestick Candlestick, 1936

This is a candlestick. It was designed by Kay Fisker and manufactured by A. Michelsen. It is dated 1936 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Daniel Morris. It is credited Gift of Daniel Morris and Denis Gallion.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 5 × 11.5 cm (1 15/16 × 4 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of candlestick: [1] “MICHELSEN” under a crown, impressed (manufacturer’s mark) [2] “1936”, impressed (date) [3] Three towers within an oval, impressed (standard mark, Denmark) [4] “925S”, impressed (standard mark) [5] “J” intertwined with “S” in an oval, impressed (assay mark, Johannes Siggaard)

Cite this object as

Candlestick Candlestick, 1936; Designed by Kay Fisker (Danish, 1893–1965); Manufactured by A. Michelsen; Denmark; silver; H x diam.: 5 × 11.5 cm (1 15/16 × 4 1/2 in.); Gift of Daniel Morris and Denis Gallion; 1993-134-22

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