Peter Acquisto Sterling Silver 1:12 Miniature Meissonnier Figural Candlesticks

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View Peter Acquisto Sterling Silver 1:12 Miniature Meissonnier Figural Candlesticks with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. His Italian origin and training were probably responsible for the extravagance of his decorative style. He was least successful in furniture, where his twirls and convolutions, his floral and rocaille motives were conspicuous. Peter Acquisto Dollhouse Miniature Sterling Silver Meissonnier Candlesticks Set 📋 Item Specifics Field Value Brand / Artisan Peter Acquisto (Acquisto Silver Company) Material Sterling Silver ( STER  Hallmarked) Scale 1:12  (One-Inch Scale) Type Dollhouse Miniature Candlesticks / Candle Holders Style French Rococo Figural (After Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, c. 1728) Condition Used / Vintage (Excellent condition with minimal wear; one candle stick slightly shorter) Features Handcrafted, Signed/Hallmarked, Retired/Rare Country/Region of Manufacture United States 📝 Detailed Item Description Title:  Rare Artisan Peter Acquisto Sterling Silver  1:12 Scale Meissonnier Candlesticks (Pair) Product Details: Up for sale is an exquisite, highly collectible pair of  1:12  dollhouse miniature figural candlesticks  handcrafted by the world-renowned master silversmith  Peter Acquisto . These breathtaking miniature masterpieces are highly detailed historic reproductions modeled after the legendary French Rococo designs of  Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier  circa 1728. The intricate figural stems feature beautifully cast intertwined cherubic/human figures atop ornate, flared rocaille bases. Both pieces are genuine sterling silver and feature the authentic  "STER"  hallmark stamped cleanly on the underside. Scale:   1:12  Dollhouse Miniature Standard Dimensions:  Base measures approximately  1/2" in diameter ; height stands at  3/4" tall Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with beautiful natural patina, deep definition in the casting, and minimal signs of wear. One of the included tiny wax faux-candle sticks is slightly shorter than the other, exactly as pictured. These retired, heirloom-quality artisan pieces are perfect for distinguishing any high-end miniature display, formal dollhouse dining room, or silver connoisseur's shadowbox collection. 🏢 About the Artisan & Company Acquisto Silver Company  was founded by master silversmith  Pete Acquisto , an internationally revered  IGMA Fellow (International Guild of Miniature Artisans) . Originally a fine jeweler for a decade, Acquisto transitioned into the world of miniatures in 1980. For over 40 years, he has meticulously handcrafted museum-quality  1:12  scale reproductions of historic 16th to 18th-century English, French, and American silver. His works are celebrated for their micro-precision, strict adherence to historical patterns, and flawless castings. Because of their exceptional artistry, pieces by Peter Acquisto are highly sought after by global collectors and are featured in some of the most prestigious museums in the world, including the National Geographic Museum, Mount Vernon, and The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. The original candlesticks were made by Messonnier around 1728. Juste Aurèle Meissonier (1695 – 31 July 1750) was a French goldsmith , sculptor , painter ,architect , and furniture designer .He was born at Turin , but became known as a worker in Paris , where he died. His Italian origin and training were probably responsible for the extravagance of his decorative style. He shared, and perhaps distanced, the meretricious triumphs of Oppenard and Germain , since he dealt with the Rococo in its most daring and flamboyant developments.Rarely does he leave a foot or two of undecorated space; Meissonier carried the style of his day to its extreme and thus achieved great popularity. Like the English brothers Adam at a later day he not only as architect built houses, but as painter and decorator covered their internal walls; he designed the furniture and the candlesticks, the silver and the decanters for the table; he was as ready to produce a snuff-box as a watch case or a sword hilt.Not only in France, but for the nobility of Poland , Portugal and other countries who took their fashions and their taste from Paris, he made  designs. His work in gold and silver-plate was often graceful and sometimes bold and original. He was least successful in furniture, where his twirls and convolutions, his floral and rocaille motives were conspicuous. He was appointed by Louis XV Dessinateur de la chambre et du cabinet du roi ; the post of designer pour les pompes funèbres et galantes was also held along with that of Orfèvre du roi .For our knowledge of his work we are considerably indebted to his own books of design: Livres d'ornements en trente pieces and Ornements de la carte chronologique . His works are held in the collection of the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Keep in mind the shipping price also covers handling fees, packaging materials & time, not just postage. See our eBay store for thousands of our other items. A37 Condition: Used. Category: Dolls & Bears › Dollhouse Miniatures › Dollhouse Décor & Accessories. Brand: Peter Acquisto.

Brand

Peter Acquisto

Antique

No

Type

Candles & Candlesticks

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Custom Bundle

No

Color

Silver

Material

Sterling Silver

Scale

1:12

Features

Artist Made

Number of Items

2

Country of Origin

United States

Vintage

No