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A Rare Mamluk "Veneto-saracenic" Candlestick, Syria, Late 15th Century
H & H Gallery
for sale €146,250     $158,750
£125,000
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A Rare Mamluk "Veneto-saracenic" Candlestick, Syria, Late 15th Century

Pre 16th century
For Sale by H & H Gallery
Description

The straight stem with tapering mouth rising from a truncated conical body with flat shoulders, the engraved decoration with cartouches of tightly interlocking straps and knots, interspersed with radiating quatrefoils within roundels on a dense foliated ground between two bands of scrolling tendrils.

Provenance: Private UK Collection

H: 22.2cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.2cm (8.74")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this Mamluk Brass Candlestick to a period before the 16th Century.

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SA1187368
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H1397
Description
The straight stem with tapering mouth rising from a truncated conical body with flat shoulders, the engraved decoration with cartouches of tightly interlocking straps and knots, interspersed with radiating quatrefoils within roundels on a dense foliated ground between two bands of scrolling tendrils.

Provenance: Private UK Collection

H: 22.2cm

Height
22.2cm (8.74")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this Mamluk Brass Candlestick to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187368
Dealers Internal Ref
H1397
H & H Gallery
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A 15th-century Mamluk brass candlestick featuring a wide flared base and cylindrical stem decorated with intricate geometric and arabesque engravings.
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Archive I A 15th-century Mamluk brass candlestick featuring a wide flared base and cylindrical stem decorated with intricate geometric and arabesque engravings.

A Rare Mamluk "Veneto-saracenic" Candlestick, Syria, Late 15th Century

Archive II A 15th-century Mamluk brass candlestick featuring a wide flared base and cylindrical stem decorated with intricate geometric and arabesque engravings. View II
Archive III A 15th-century Mamluk brass candlestick featuring a wide flared base and cylindrical stem decorated with intricate geometric and arabesque engravings. View III
Archive IV A 15th-century Mamluk brass candlestick featuring a wide flared base and cylindrical stem decorated with intricate geometric and arabesque engravings. View IV
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A 15th-century Mamluk brass candlestick featuring a wide flared base and cylindrical stem decorated with intricate geometric and arabesque engravings.
A RARE MAMLUK "VENETO-SARACENIC" CANDLESTICK, SYRIA, LATE 15TH CENTURY
Ref: SA1187368
A 15th-century Mamluk brass candlestick featuring a wide flared base and cylindrical stem decorated with intricate geometric and arabesque engravings.
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Veneto-Saracenic metalwork refers to a distinct style of decorated brass and copper alloy objects produced during the 14th to 16th centuries, characterised by intricate arabesques, calligraphic bands, and fine metal engraving that blended Islamic design traditions with European commercial trade.

Objects from this era were primarily cast from copper alloys such as brass or bronze, then detailed using precise hand engraving, chasing, and occasionally inlaid with precious metals like silver or gold wire.

Authentic pieces exhibit dense, finely hand-engraved geometric and floral interlace patterns, historic Arabic or pseudo-Arabic inscriptions, heavy cast bases, and natural oxidation within the deep incision lines accumulated over centuries.

A historical brass piece serves as a striking contrast object on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a curated shelving unit, pairing particularly well alongside minimalist contemporary textures or dark academia settings.

Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove surface dust. Avoid abrasive chemical polishes, harsh solvents, or stiff brushes that could strip historic patination or wear down fine engraving details.
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