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Antique Fraget Judaica Shabbat Candlestick Pair

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Antique Fraget Judaica Shabbat Candlestick Pair
Item/Description: Late 19th-century antique Fraget Judaica Shabbat candlesticks from Warsaw, Poland. Hallmarked on the underside. (Jewish, Sabbath, Religious Artifacts, Poland, Russia)

Marked 3342. Hallmarked by the inscription "FRAGET W WARSZAWIE" (Fraget in Warszaw) placed in the oval. The "N" in the rhomb means Silver Plating on the base metal, Alpacca. In the small oval is the coat of arms of the coppersmiths' corporation, featuring two crossed hammers and a pair of compasses. The lettering "GALW" stands for "Galwanizacja" in Polish or "Galvanization" in English. Pieces made from 1860 to 1872 bear this type of Fraget hallmark.

Joseph Fraget (French, 1797-1867), also known as Józef, was a French jeweller, who established a silver plating company in Warsaw in 1824, alongside his brother Alphonse (Alfons). Utilizing innovative electroplating technology, their products quickly gained popularity throughout the Russian Empire, so much so that all silver-plated goods were commonly referred to as "Fraget." The company earned multiple awards for its high quality and artistic design, solidifying its reputation as a leading name in silverware.

Material: Silver Plating on Alpacca

Dimensions: Width: 5 1/4"; Height: 12 1/2"

Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include paint loss, scratching, cracks, and bending to metal.

Age: c.1860-1872

Provenance: Private Estate

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