Large figurative miner’s candles
Large figurative miner’s candlestick, Germany, 18th century, pewter. Round base, bearing the engraved inscription “May the fir tree be green, may the ore grow = May a joyful heart bloom for us all, A.H. 1782 Schneeberg.” On the pedestal stands a fully sculpted miner in guild attire, holding a candle holder in one hand. Heavy construction, minimally scuffed; total height 41 cm
Large figurative miner’s candlestick, Germany, 18th century, pewter. Round base, bearing the engraved inscription “May the fir tree be green, may the ore grow = May a joyful heart bloom for us all, A.H. 1782 Schneeberg.” On the pedestal stands a fully sculpted miner in guild attire, holding a candle holder in one hand. Heavy construction, minimally scuffed; total height 41 cm
