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Vintage Pair of Chinese Double Happiness Bronzed Pewter Wedding Candlesticks

$800per set
£618.14per set
€714.63per set
CA$1,130.46per set
A$1,267.88per set
CHF 663.97per set
MX$15,406.02per set
NOK 8,431.32per set
SEK 7,993.49per set
DKK 5,334.31per set

About the Item

PRESENTING a LOVELY Vintage Pair of Chinese Double Happiness Wedding Candlesticks – a Matching Pair. Made in China in the early 20th Century of bronzed pewter, they still have their Original folded beehive wax candles, which is a REAL BONUS. Made circa 1930. Made for the purpose of commemorating and celebrating a wedding ceremony. The candlesticks contain the symbols for love, double happiness and marriage. Unmarked, but show signs of genuine age. Double Happiness, sometimes translated as Double Happy, is a Chinese traditional ornament design, commonly used as a decoration symbol of marriage. Outside of China, it is also used in the United States, Europe and Southeast Asia.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Archaistic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3978121217032

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