Lot 811
  • 811

A VERY FINE AND RARE ENGLISH CAST-BRASS RIBBED TRUMPET-BASE CANDLESTICK, CIRCA 1680 |

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 9 1/4 in. by Diameter 8 1/4 in.; 23.5 by 21 cm.

Provenance

Christie’s, London, The Lear Collection of Socket Candlesticks, December 15, 1998;
Vogel Collection no. 649.

Literature

Christopher Bangs, The Lear Collection: A Study of Copper-Alloy Socket Candlesticks, A.D. 200-1700. (Bethlehem, PA: Oaks Printing Company, 1995), pp. 140, 316, no. 111.

Condition

In overall fine condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. A couple of small losses to the lower rim. The fitted candle is attached with wire and non-invasive.
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