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Italian Torchere
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Italian Torchere

19th century
Description

A superb quality carved Italian torchere has a painted marble effect top over two carved cherubs on a tree all standing on a wonderful carved base, the top diameter is 42cm

Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Italian Carved Wood Torchere to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244624
Dealers Internal Reference
SA3303
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Description
A superb quality carved Italian torchere has a painted marble effect top over two carved cherubs on a tree all standing on a wonderful carved base, the top diameter is 42cm
Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Italian Carved Wood Torchere to the 1880s.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244624
Dealers Internal Ref
SA3303
Carradale Farm Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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A carved dark wood torchere stand featuring two cherub figures on a scrollwork base supporting a circular green marble top.
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Archive I A carved dark wood torchere stand featuring two cherub figures on a scrollwork base supporting a circular green marble top.

Italian Torchere

Archive II A carved dark wood torchere stand featuring two cherub figures on a scrollwork base supporting a circular green marble top. View II
Archive III A carved dark wood torchere stand featuring two cherub figures on a scrollwork base supporting a circular green marble top. View III
Archive IV A carved dark wood torchere stand featuring two cherub figures on a scrollwork base supporting a circular green marble top. View IV
Archive V A carved dark wood torchere stand featuring two cherub figures on a scrollwork base supporting a circular green marble top. View V
Archive VI A carved dark wood torchere stand featuring two cherub figures on a scrollwork base supporting a circular green marble top. View VI
Archive VII A carved dark wood torchere stand featuring two cherub figures on a scrollwork base supporting a circular green marble top. View VII
Archive VIII A carved dark wood torchere stand featuring two cherub figures on a scrollwork base supporting a circular green marble top. View VIII
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Telephone 01392 447082
Location
The Antiques Complex
The Crane Depot
Adj. Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2ll
United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2010
Items For Sale 139
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Carradale Farm Antiques
Verified Since Feb 2010
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Location: The Antiques Complex, The Crane Depot, Adj. Exeter Airport, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2ll , United Kingdom
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A carved dark wood torchere stand featuring two cherub figures on a scrollwork base supporting a circular green marble top.
Italian torchere
Ref: SA1244624
A carved dark wood torchere stand featuring two cherub figures on a scrollwork base supporting a circular green marble top.
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  • ObjectTorcheres
  • Period19th century
  • StyleItalian Baroque Revival
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Green Marble
  • ColourDark Brown, Green
  • MotifsCarved putti, Rococo scrollwork base, Green marble inset top
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 42 cm (17 in)

Historically used to elevate candles, torches, or decorative objects, an Italian torchere is an ornate stand frequently adorned with figural carvings and classical architectural motifs.

These pieces are typically crafted from hardwoods such as walnut or beech, often incorporating polished marble tops, gilded accenting, or wax polished finishes.

Authenticity is indicated by manual gouge marks in the carving, timber shrinkage consistent with age, period joinery, and original hand-cut marble slabs.

Positioned in an alcove or entryway, a carved torchere serves as an architectural base for displaying small bronzes, ceramic urns, or lush greenery.

Dust carved areas using a soft-bristled brush, nourish the timber occasionally with natural beeswax, and clean the marble top using pH-neutral soap and warm water.
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