SOLD - Soviet Kasli Iron Horse Candle Holder

This iconic candle holder was made in Soviet Era Russia of cast iron in the form of a horse, reminiscent of the stylized horses of Frederick Weinberg, Mid-Century Modernist sculpture. The candle holder is marked to the underside: "KASLI" ( КАСЛИ) and "Made in USSR" (Сделано в СССР) and dated 1968. It is in excellent for its age.

"Kasli" iron sculptures (cast-iron molding) appeared in the middle of 19th century, and are known for the smoothness of the surface of the metal, and also for the skills of the craftsmen. The secret was in a great quality of iron, smelted on the fire from wooden coal, in the consistency of the forming sands. In 1860 Kasli’s plant was honoured with the Golden Award (The small golden medal of the Free Economical Society) in 1860. In a year a Small Silver Medal of Saint Petersburg’s Textile exhibition joined it.

Measurements:
24.5× 17.
Weight-1.32 kg

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