Lot 21
  • 21

A set of four Italian bronze pricket candlesticks, Roman, 17th century

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • bronze, walnut,
  • candlesticks each: 74cm. high; 2ft. 5¼in bases: 7cm.high; 2¾in. 20cm. diameter; 7¾in.
each with a baluster and turned stem on a circular base; formerly drilled for electricity now with modern ebonised walnut circular bases

Literature

Sebastian Schutze, Palazzo Sacchetti, Rome, 2003, illustrated p. 110, in the Stanza di Tobia.
Caroline Vincenti, Palaces of Rome, London, 1997, illustrated p. 120 in the Salone dei Mappamondi.

Condition

In overall good conserved condition. Old minor marks, scratches and dents commensurate with normal usage. There is wax residue on them which would benefit from being cleaned off. Evidence of old very minor worm to the wooden bases which appears to be no longer active.
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