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ANTIQUE #SA1114016

Antique Early Lighting 16thc Brass Socket Candlestick Of Capstan Type. N. European C1540-60.

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Mark Seabrook Antiques

Here is a rare survival from the mid 16thc....this fine example is known as a ''capstan'' type of candlestick of North European origin...it has a bold slightly tapering socket with heavy ovolo moulding to the upper edge and two large square-cut lateral apertures to the sockets....it has a large cylindrical drip-pan which is slightly raised in the centre, decorated with fine incised ring turning...it stands on an impressive slightly splayed base again with incised ring turn decoration....the candlestick is in very good condition and has not been cleaned, hence the old label marks underneath, which could be removed with some gentle cleaning, but I prefer to leave it as it is....
 
N. European - Southern France - Spain. C1540-60.
 
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Antique SA1114016 shown on this page was made in the 16th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Mark Seabrook Antiques
Specialising in 17/18thc Oak & Country Furniture, Antique Treen, Early Metalware & English Pottery.
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07770 721931
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD