Automatic translation from Danish. Piet Hein (1905-1996): Early candlestick 'The Big Dipper' in steel and brass with a square base and 7 movable arms where the candle holders are in brass. 
Piet Hein got the idea for the Big Dipper in 1944 during his stay in Argentina. He missed the northern starry sky, where the Big Dipper stands as a clear constellation. 
When he returned home from his stay in South America, he had a copy of the candlestick idea made, which he named 'The Big Dipper'. It later went into production, and this is from the first production period. 
Shows minor signs of age-related wear. 
H. 63 cm W. approx. 44 cm.

Automatic translation from Danish.Piet Hein (1905-1996): Early candlestick 'The Big Dipper' in steel and brass with a square base and 7 movable arms where the candle holders are in brass. 
Piet Hein got the idea for the Big Dipper in 1944 during his stay in Argentina. He missed the northern ...

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Piet Hein: Candlestick 'Charles's Chariot' early model in steel and brass.

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Piet Hein: Candlestick 'Charles's Chariot' early model in steel and brass.

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