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Director's Choice- Amber

Amber - The Embodiment of Princely Power, Virtuoso Craftsmanship, and Prestige of the Baltic
 A Pair of Late 16th Century German Silver-gilt Mounted 
Carved Amber Pricket Candlesticks. Probably Konigsberg, 
Circa 1595 Maker’s mark ?. S
Height: 29cm, 11.4 in
Available at Koopman Rare Art

With the preview day of TEFAF Maastricht tomorrow, this week’s ‘Director’s Choice’ focuses on one of our highlights: an incredibly rare pair of pricket candlesticks, offering a glimpse into the fascinating world of amber and its use in the decorative arts.