Two-armed silver-plated candlestick, Germany, 1960s.

A subtle, two-armed, plated candlestick from the 1960s. The arms are decorated with simple fluting and are visually set wide apart, giving the whole thing a delicate touch, additionally placing an ellipse-shaped nodus under them. The profitki are shaped prominently, with concave-convex fluting all around. Plating is a process in which thin layers of a more precious metal, usually silver or gold, are applied to a less noble metal. This is a method known and used for centuries to decorate and refine all utility items, giving them corrosion-preventing, surface hardening and bactericidal properties. Such a finish ensures increased durability, shine and timelessness of the item. Dimensions: Height 18 cm|width 28 cm|depth 7 cm.