Antique 17th Century Dutch or English Hollowed Bronze Candlestick/Candleholder

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Description

A fine antique bronze candlestick.

Dating from the end of the 17th century.

Likely Dutch or English.

With a slightly … Read more A fine antique bronze candlestick.

Dating from the end of the 17th century.

Likely Dutch or English.

With a slightly orange hue and a wide square base supporting a tapered, faceted stem & cylindrical candle cup with a wax hole. The candlestick is threaded and can be completely removed.

Reference: The Brass Book by Peter, Nancy and Herbert Schiffer; pp: 180-181.

Date:
1690

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There is a slight lean to the candleshaft, some expected wear and denting to the candle cup opening, some expected light dings & indentations throughout, and a small fissure in the shaft. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Measurements:
Height: ca. 5 3/4 in.
Width: ca. 4 1/2 in.
Depth: ca. 4 1/2 in.

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