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Altar Picket Candlestick C.1880
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Altar Picket Candlestick C.1880

19th century
Sold 21 August 2024 · The Old Cinema
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Description

A French Italianate wooden altar picket candlestick from a French monastery circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Altar Candlestick to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1069987
Dealers Internal Reference
44581
Description
A French Italianate wooden altar picket candlestick from a French monastery circa 1880.
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Altar Candlestick to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1069987
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44581
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A carved wooden altar pricket candlestick featuring weathered paintwork, gilt highlights, and an iron spike on top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A carved wooden altar pricket candlestick featuring weathered paintwork, gilt highlights, and an iron spike on top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Altar Picket Candlestick C.1880

Archive II A carved wooden altar pricket candlestick featuring weathered paintwork, gilt highlights, and an iron spike on top. View II
Archive III A carved wooden altar pricket candlestick featuring weathered paintwork, gilt highlights, and an iron spike on top. View III
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A carved wooden altar pricket candlestick featuring weathered paintwork, gilt highlights, and an iron spike on top.
Altar Picket Candlestick c.1880
Ref: SA1069987
A carved wooden altar pricket candlestick featuring weathered paintwork, gilt highlights, and an iron spike on top.
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  • ObjectCandlestick
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEcclesiastical
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Iron
  • ColourDistressed Gold and Grey
  • MotifsAcorn turning, Scrolled tripod base, Gilt highlights, Fluted shaft
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

FAQs

An altar pricket candlestick is a tall ceremonial candle holder featuring an upright metal spike (pricket) designed to secure the base of a large candle, historically used on church altars during liturgical services.

These pieces were typically carved from solid hardwoods such as pine, walnut, or oak, often finished with gesso, gold leaf, or hand-painted pigments that have developed a characteristic weathered patina over time.

Authentic pieces from the 19th century or earlier display hand-carved tool marks, traditional joinery, genuine oxidisation of the metal pricket, and natural wear to the painted or gilded surfaces consistent with age and liturgical use.

Such sculptural objects work well placed upon console tables, mantelpieces, or large sideboards to introduce verticality, historical texture, and a sense of architectural gravitas to contemporary spaces.

Preserve the finish by keeping the object away from direct sunlight and humidity fluctuations, dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth, and avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that can damage fragile gesso and gilding.
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