In a small, dusty workshop in the heart of Alexandria, where the echo of times gone by still hangs in the air, a work of art was created in the middle of the 20th century that not only captivates with its beauty, but also with its deep symbolism. This unknown workshop was the birthplace of a pair of candlesticks that were more than just sources of light - they were guardians of an ancient tradition and bearers of a cultural message.
The candlesticks, made from the finest 800 silver, are characterised by their round, gadrooned base, which suggests stability and calm, almost as if they could calm the troubled seas over which the dolphins once carried the souls of the deceased. The shape of a dolphin rises up from this solid foundation, moulded with a love of detail that only true masters of their craft can achieve. The dolphin, a symbol of protection and guidance, carries an equally skilfully gadrooned candle shell on its majestically curved tail.
It is said that in the ancient world, dolphins were seen as saviours of the shipwrecked, forming a bridge between the human world and the mysterious depths of the sea. In Italy, a nation of seafarers and explorers, it was believed that these lithe creatures guided the souls of deceased warriors to the island of eternal bliss. These deep-rooted beliefs found their way into the design of the candlesticks, as if each fine silver line could tell a story from a time when people and the sea were inextricably linked.
The dolphins on the candlesticks are not just ornaments; they are guardians of the flame, sparking a reminder of man's ancient connection with the sea with every glow.
This pair of silver candlesticks is more than just a decorative piece; it is a portal to a world where myth and reality intermingle, where art not only pleases the eye but also touches the heart and soul.
Dimensions & details
- Silver 800/-
- Weight 260.31 g
- Height 16 cm
- Diameter 8 cm
