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Pair of Caduceus: Symbol of God Hermes Mercury Bronze Bracket Entwined by Two Serpents, Surmounted by Wings
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Pair of Caduceus: Symbol of God Hermes Mercury Bronze Bracket Entwined by Two Serpents, Surmounted by Wings

19th century
Sold 29 September 2024 · Lee Sherman Antiques
This “Pair of Caduceus: Symbol of God Hermes Mercury Bronze Bracket Entwined by Two Serpents, Surmounted by Wings” found a buyer.

It was listed by Lee Sherman Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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The caduceus is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology and, consequently, by Hermes Trismegistus in Greco-Egyptian mythology. The same staff was carried by other heralds, like Iris, the messenger of Hera. The short staff is entwined by two serpents, sometimes surmounted by wings, as in this instance. These fabulous large brackets in bronze are from around the late 19th or early 20th century. Super quality, one measuring 53cm, the other 54.5cm

Would look fabulous wall-mounted or set on marble stands.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated these Bronze Caduceus Wall Brackets to the 19th Century.

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54.5cm (21.46")
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SA1020112
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The caduceus is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology and, consequently, by Hermes Trismegistus in Greco-Egyptian mythology. The same staff was carried by other heralds, like Iris, the messenger of Hera. The short staff is entwined by two serpents, sometimes surmounted by wings, as in this instance. These fabulous large brackets in bronze are from around the late 19th or early 20th century. Super quality, one measuring 53cm, the other 54.5cm

Would look fabulous wall-mounted or set on marble stands.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated these Bronze Caduceus Wall Brackets to the 19th Century.

Height
54.5cm (21.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1020112
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A pair of cast bronze wall brackets depicting the caduceus symbol of Hermes with entwined serpents, wings, and a torch top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of cast bronze wall brackets depicting the caduceus symbol of Hermes with entwined serpents, wings, and a torch top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Caduceus: Symbol of God Hermes Mercury Bronze Bracket Entwined by Two Serpents, Surmounted by Wings

Archive II A pair of cast bronze wall brackets depicting the caduceus symbol of Hermes with entwined serpents, wings, and a torch top. View II
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A pair of cast bronze wall brackets depicting the caduceus symbol of Hermes with entwined serpents, wings, and a torch top.
Pair of Caduceus: Symbol of God Hermes Mercury Bronze Bracket entwined by two Serpents, surmounted by wings
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A pair of cast bronze wall brackets depicting the caduceus symbol of Hermes with entwined serpents, wings, and a torch top.
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  • ObjectWall Brackets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourAntique Bronze
  • MotifsEntwined serpents, Outstretched wings, Flashing torch finial, Fluted staff
  • SizeH 54.5 cm (21 in)

The caduceus is the traditional staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology, featuring two snakes entwined around a winged staff, historically representing commerce, negotiation, and alchemy.

These items are typically produced using the lost-wax casting method in bronze or brass, followed by hand-finishing, chasing, and the application of chemical patination to create depth.

Authenticity is determined by examining the casting seams, weight, degree of hand-chasing detail, and the natural patination and oxidisation accumulated over decades.

These pieces can be mounted symmetrically flanking a fireplace or mirror to introduce classical symmetry, texture, and historical gravitas into a neutral scheme.

Bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally treated with microcrystalline wax to protect the metal surface from moisture and corrosion without stripping the patina.
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