A matching pair of tall, elaborate Polish Judaica Sabbath candlesticks featuring classical acanthus leaf molding, baluster stems with knopps, scalloped collar rims, and square step-molded bases.

Origin & Maker Warsaw, Poland (Russian Empire period). Manufactured by the renowned Fraget factory (Józef Fraget).

Age & Period Circa 1896–1915. The manufacturer's mark features the oval stamp "FRAGET N WARSZAWIE" with the coat of arms of the Russian Empire (double-headed eagle), indicating production under Imperial Russian rule prior to WWI.

Material & Model Silver-plated brass/copper alloy. Model number stamped on base: 3342. Marked "GALW." (Galwanizowany / Electroplated). Stamped model numbers like 3342 are highly valued by Judaica collectors because they correspond directly to documented turn-of-the-century Fraget factory catalog patterns, confirming the pair was produced to matching design specifications rather than assembled from disparate parts. 

Dimensions & Weight

• Height: Approx. 13 inches

• Base Width: Approx. 5.25 inches square

• Total Combined Weight: 2 lbs 11.8 oz

Condition Report

• Structural Integrity & Alignment: Noticeable bend along the upper stem section of one candlestick. The central shaft leans significantly to one side above the middle decorative knop (visible in detail photos). The threaded rod inside may be slightly bowed or unevenly tightened; it stands stable, but the shaft is visibly out of plumb.

• Finish & Patina: Heavy, extensive loss to the silver plating across high points and shafts, revealing the underlying base brass/copper metal. Original silvering remains visible inside protected recessed details and underneath the base bottoms.

• Completeness: Includes both original removable crown-rimmed bobeches (drip rings).

• Uncleaned Surface: Retains dark tarnish, wax remnants, and original aged patina in recessed areas. Uncleaned and unrestored.

Authenticity Assessment

These candlesticks display 100% authentic hallmark configurations for late 19th / early 20th-century Fraget Warsaw production. The undersides bear crisp, struck hallmarks including:

1. The oval "FRAGET N WARSZAWIE" mark surrounding the letter "N" (indicating normal plate thickness standard).

2. The Imperial Russian Double-Headed Eagle emblem, granted to Fraget as an official supplier to the Tsarist Court.

3. The rectangle stamp "GALW." (Galwanizacja / Electroplating process mark).

4. Model pattern serial number 3342.

5. Secondary small workshop or inspector punch marks near the rim.

The crisp deep relief, multi-section screwed assembly construction, and exact double-headed eagle Tsarist seal confirm these are genuine period Fraget pieces rather than modern recast reproductions.

Reference

• Book Title: Warszawskie Srebra i Platery (Warsaw Silver and Silverplate)

• Author: Michał Gradowski

• Reference Note: Standard catalog reference for late 19th-century Fraget Warsaw factory oval hallmarks, Imperial court mark warrants, and model numbering systems (Model #3342).

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