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Title: Never seen these candle holders before...
Post by: poppyparker on August 18, 2011, 11:51:38 PM
...possibly because I don't go to Ikea - please tell me they're not Ikea!

Hi all

These two candleholders are VERY clear, no markings and sadly no wear so I assume they are brand spanking new :-\


Offset pyramidal shape that is 9.5cm tall and has a square base 9.5cm on all four sides (would be, if it's square, Poppy).

Anyway, they glitter and look lovely.  Any ideas on maker? Are they new, old etc?

Many thanks!  :sun:
Title: Re: Never seen these candle holders before...
Post by: poppyparker on August 18, 2011, 11:54:23 PM
Also - forgot to mention this - there are no sharp edges or corners or mould lines so I was wondering how they might have been made.  I can't think how they could have been broken out of a mould without lines somewhere so I imagine they were finished afterwards and in that case does that make them better quality? 

 :sun:
Title: Re: Never seen these candle holders before...
Post by: Anne on August 19, 2011, 12:32:18 AM
Nachtmann's a possibility - they seem to like sharp pointy candleholders - I have some with quite wicked points in a star shape that are also very clear shiny glass, as yours seem to be.
Title: Re: Never seen these candle holders before...
Post by: Ivo on August 19, 2011, 06:12:15 AM
I would think Italy is the main source of quality votives - including ones designed by Orrefors and Holmegaard. After that there are Muurla and Nachtmann.