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Adolf Hitler
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Reich's Chancellery Candelabra
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Reich's Chancellery Candle Holders (candelabra) (Item AH 11-1) DESCRIPTION: This is probably one of the most thrilling items Germania has ever handled, and the regular readers of our site know the quality and profound historically important items we have offered over the years. Here now is the incredible personified. Fantastic in beauty and importance this set of candlesticks is constructed from bright, gilted brass and bronze fittings, plus marble that matches the type used throughout the Reichkanzlei in Berlin. The actual place within the building that these were used in is unknown to us, but it is assumed that they must have graced the head dining table of the Führer or, perhaps, a mantle over a fireplace within his personal office. The quality of this pair is beyond belief and could only have been crafted by an absolute master of the decorative arts. The style can only be called "National Socialist," rather than art nouveau or art deco, although there is evidence of the use of both of these artistic themes. The dignified yet clean lines and the resplendent total presentation is stunning, indeed. These items certainly match the magnificent beauty of the Reich's Chancellery, itself, with its grandiose and awe-inspiring marble halls and stately rooms. Marble certainly was the theme throughout this the most beautiful government office the world had ever seen. The neoclassic style created by the architectural genius Albert Speer was without doubt a masterpiece of majesty and grandeur. The accomplishments of many of Germany's greatest artists such as Arno Brecker with his immortal statuary and Professor Kurt Schmid Ehmen's monumental eagles were on view within the walls. Josef Thorak's works were on prominent display throughout the chancellery, as well. Tapestries by the renowned artist Werner Peiner decorated and graced the walls of the various galleries. All of these contributions by the greatest artists of our century gave of their individual and corporate extraordinary efforts to create a classic, yet, new art form that in its beauty symbolized the power of the N.S. state. Dignity was the key word in this edifice and every item of décor within reflected this. This theme certainly includes the candelabras that we now possess. We believe these items were the design and production of none other than Professor Richard Klein, the Hitler-favored sculptor, who designed most of the lamps, chandeliers, the fireplace plates, and many more wonderful items of interior decoration. The eagle that was an important float used in the parade of 2000 years of German culture reflected the design often used by Prof. Klein. This immense parade was held for the opening of the House of German Art in Munich. The style of the eagles at the top of the candelabra are definitely similar to this former Klein design. Click here to view it. Many of the plaques bearing eagles and other N.S. symbols that are seen as over-the-door decorations in the chancellery were also by Prof. Klein. This would include the one over the Fuhrer's personal office with the 'A' and the 'H' intertwined. So, in essence, you can at least extrapolate from this that the same cartouche appearing in the columns of the candelabra can be logically and safely assumed to be the accomplishment of Dr. Prof. Richard Klein. In one of our thumbnail pictures you can see a pair of lamps designed by the professor in the Führer's personal office. Click here to view this image. Note: If you look carefully you can see the same design in the forming of the curvature of the light-fixture arms. Also, you can see the special foot appendices. They are exactly the same on the candelabra. Between each of the candle arms there are upright sprigs of acadia growing from a root formation below the bar that positions the holders. Below this on the base are circles that contain a configuration employing a cross in the form of joined oak leaves (the oak is the holy tree of German saga). The cross could designate the directions on the compass. The cross also represents the Christian influence in Deutsche destiny. About 1 ½ inches above the sprig in front you will see a plaque measuring 7 inches high and about 1 ½ inches wide. Here is the emblem of the Führer, Adolf Hitler, and it is in the form used only in the Reich's chancellery, and no other place. You can see this symbol in numerous places in the chancellery, especially over the door of the Führer 's personal office. Interestingly enough the doorway to this office was constructed in the same dark-gray or black marble as used in the candlesticks. It was mostly the red marble that was used; however, we believe the obvious implication here is that these items were close personal property of the Führer, himself. These candlesticks were spirited away by a member of the Führer's lifeguard regiment, the LAH (Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler). In April of 1945, when it loomed apparent that the end of the Reich was near and the Führer and his entourage had descended into the bunkers, many of the Leibstandarte guards removed various mementos from this magnificent palace and items that had belonged to the man whom they dedicated their lives to. This was not theft in their estimation. Rather, it was an act of preservation to save these priceless treasures from falling into the clutches of the approaching Russian Army that was even now descending on this the capital of western culture and civilization. Now, it falls to us to be the custodians of probably the finest of Adolf Hitler's treasured art pieces extraordinaire! Certainly there could be nothing finer nor more important in Third-Reich history other than certain pieces now reposing in Russian military museums. The pieces measure 22 ¼ inches high. The marble base is 6 ½ inches square. The eagles are 4 ½ inches high with their plinths. How can a price be put on treasures such as these? What compares? We will negotiate with genuine museums or very advanced collectors, but only serious inquiries will be entertained. We at Germania have been privileged in the extreme to accept the consignment of these magnificent relics of the Third German Reich.
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PRICE: POR; serious inquiries, only
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