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A Late 17th - Early 18th Century Heemskerk Candlestick.
Youngs Antiques
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A Late 17th - Early 18th Century Heemskerk Candlestick.

17th century
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Description

A fine late 17th- early 18th century tulip heemskerk candlestick originating from Holland.

The candlestick has a tulip shaped socket, with a inverted acorn knop stem, a slight concaved drip dish, and a heavy stepped base. The base has an old lead repair to it, where perhaps the rivet has come loose. There is some slight movement between the sections, but overall the candlestick is in good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23.8cm (9.37")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Youngs Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Heemskerk Candlestick to the 17th Century.

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SA1194250
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A fine late 17th- early 18th century tulip heemskerk candlestick originating from Holland.
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The candlestick has a tulip shaped socket, with a inverted acorn knop stem, a slight concaved drip dish, and a heavy stepped base.
Youngs Antiques

The base has an old lead repair to it, where perhaps the rivet has come loose. There is some slight movement between the sections, but overall the candlestick is in good condition.

Height
23.8cm (9.37")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Heemskerk Candlestick to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194250
Youngs Antiques
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An antique cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a baluster turned stem, a prominent central drip pan, and a wide domed base.
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Archive I An antique cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a baluster turned stem, a prominent central drip pan, and a wide domed base.

A Late 17th - Early 18th Century Heemskerk Candlestick.

Archive II An antique cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a baluster turned stem, a prominent central drip pan, and a wide domed base. View II
Archive III An antique cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a baluster turned stem, a prominent central drip pan, and a wide domed base. View III
Archive IV An antique cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a baluster turned stem, a prominent central drip pan, and a wide domed base. View IV
Archive V An antique cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a baluster turned stem, a prominent central drip pan, and a wide domed base. View V
Archive VI An antique cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a baluster turned stem, a prominent central drip pan, and a wide domed base. View VI
Archive VII An antique cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a baluster turned stem, a prominent central drip pan, and a wide domed base. View VII
Archive VIII An antique cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a baluster turned stem, a prominent central drip pan, and a wide domed base. View VIII
Archive IX An antique cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a baluster turned stem, a prominent central drip pan, and a wide domed base. View IX
Archive X An antique cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a baluster turned stem, a prominent central drip pan, and a wide domed base. View X
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An antique cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a baluster turned stem, a prominent central drip pan, and a wide domed base.
A Late 17th - Early 18th Century Heemskerk Candlestick.
Ref: SA1194250
An antique cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a baluster turned stem, a prominent central drip pan, and a wide domed base.
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A Heemskerk candlestick is a distinct form of metal candle holder developed in the Netherlands during the seventeenth century. Named after the Dutch navigator Jacob van Heemskerck, the design is defined by a wide mid-stem drip pan positioned between turned baluster elements on a domed base.

Early brass candlesticks were typically cast from copper alloys, such as latten or brass, using two-part moulds or lost-wax techniques. The components, including the nozzle, stem sections, drip pan, and base, were hand-turned on a lathe and joined using a threaded central rod or peened assembly.

Authentic period pieces exhibit uneven hand-lathe circular marks, slight asymmetry in the casting, and evidence of hand-cut screw threads or peened joinery inside the base. Older brass also displays localized surface wear, slight pitting, and natural oxidisation within recessed areas rather than modern uniform finishing.

Place the candlestick on a fireplace mantelpiece, dining table, or sideboard alongside natural materials like dark timber or stone. Grouping singular brass pieces of varying heights creates a curated focal point that brings warm metallic tones into minimalist or classic room schemes.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes that strip away age-acquired patina. Wax residue can be removed by applying warm water and mild soap, ensuring the piece is dried thoroughly to prevent corrosion.
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