Wilhelm Nagel, Studio Elisabeth Treskow Cologne

Wilhelm Nagel, Atelier Elisabeth Treskow, Köln, Large candlestick. 1948-52. Silver, gold-plated, rock crystal. Nodus with 8 semi-elliptical cut rock crystals. H. 19 cm. D. 16.5 cm. Weight 752 g. Inscribed on the lower edge with the fineness mark 925, crescent, crown and maker's mark Wilhelm Nagel. From 1948 Wilhelm Nagel studied at the Cologne Werkschulen, among others with Elisabeth Treskow and was her assistant from 1950 to 1952. According to the attached note, the present piece was created during this time in Elisabeth Treskow's studio. The gold and silversmith Wilhelm Nagel became particularly well known for the DFB (Deutscher Fussball Bund) Cup he designed and manufactured in 1964, which has been presented to the German soccer cup winner every year since then.
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