TIFFANY STUDIOS | Two-Light Chamber Candlestick

Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, p. 374, no. 1530

Overall very good condition. The patinated bronze surfaces display a rich russet brown and green patina, with minor surface scratches, abrasions, and some occasional areas of extremely light wear consistent with age and gentle handling. The bronze with some scattered areas of oxidation and traces of wax residue, largely concentrated to the base. The bobeches appear original and are in very good condition with some minor traces of oxidation and light surface soiling to the recessed contours of the beaded decoration. The decorated favrile glass candle cups are in very good condition with some occasional minor air bubbles and particulate inclusions inherent in the making and not visually detractive, as well as some occasional minute surface scratches consistent with age and gentle handling. A very handsome example of the form with beautifully decorated and iridized glass candle cups.
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