Marcin Jarra Rococo Revival Pressed Brass Candlesticks, 12" Tall, c. 1890–1910

Description Handsome matched **pair** of Rococo/Baroque revival candlesticks from the Marcin Jarra workshop, pressed/repoussé sheet brass with voluptuous shell and scroll ornament. Classic turn-of-the-20th-century Polish metalwork with great mantel presence. One base bears the **JARRA** stamp; the mate is unmarked but of identical make. Highlights Authentic production of **Marcin Jarra** (Poland) — at least one base stamped **JARRA** c. **1890–1910** historicist Rococo revival design Pressed/repoussé brass construction with lively, crisp relief Tall 12-inch scale; decorative cartouches, shells, and grape-cluster motifs Superb as a symmetrical mantel or altar pair Dating & background Marcin Jarra (1852–1938) operated important metals workshops in Kraków and Warsaw producing brass and plated wares in fashionable historicist styles. Construction, stamp, and style place these candlesticks circa **1890–1910**. Condition Good antique condition with expected signs of age and hand manufacture: visible longitudinal seams at base lobes, scattered small dents, polish rubs, and surface marks; normal oxidation within the shafts and around ferrules. Square inner tubes remain at tops; original removable candle cups/prickets are not present. Both stand straight and display well. No evidence of silver plating—these present as **solid brass**. Measurements (each) Height: **12 in** (30.5 cm) Base: approx. **5–6 in square** (visual estimate; please measure if critical) Use & Care To use standard 7/8 in tapers, add a friction sleeve or sympathetic replacement cup (not included). Dust with a soft cloth; if polishing, use a gentle non-abrasive brass polish sparingly and seal with microcrystalline wax. Materials & Mark Material: pressed/repoussé brass. Mark: **JARRA** stamp to each base.