Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 16th Century.
...I once set a very similar candle socket exactly like this, into a turned fruitwood base,... a farmer had found the stem and candle socket walking his land on an ancient medieval village site, he owned...and like this it looked really good....the candle socket and base has a wonderful colour and patina.
English. C1450-70
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 16th Century.
Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.
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