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Good afternoon, the owner says that it is a candlestick 18st, weighing 1.8kg.
1. Tell me please, or is it so? why such an long carving?
2. I see the Lemberg contributory marks of the early 19th century? why two?

Hi,
Lemberg (Lviv) Galizien.
12 Loth (.750) 1806 - 1087.
The mark in the middle is tax-free import the same year.
Engraved year is irrelevant unless you identify more marks.
Regards

Freistempel (Befreiungsstempel) für ältere Silberarbeiten 1809/10

The marks were used for old silver but how can you tell how old without more marks.

Dear AG2012.
This is a typical altar candlestick from the middle of the 18. century. I see numerous pieces from Austria-Hungary and Germany.
But I don't see any marks, that suggest fineness. Is it possible to you confused the tax mark with a delicacy mark, or is there a sign on the pictures that I can't see?
Best regards!
Krisztián

Right, my mistake and not good memory any more.
12 refers to amount of Kreuzer paid for each Loth of silver, not the fineness.
See here:
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=44492

It seems that Galicia, at least some parts, were exempted from taxation
Regards

Good day
Tell me please
this is something missing?