An 18th Century Spiral Candlestick - Unusual Moulded Base

18th century

Sold by Opus Antiques

Description

An 18th century spiral candlestick with an unusual turned base. The conical shaped base has been turned on a lathe and has a series of mouldings as way of decoration. Usually these are absent from such bases. Very similar one is illustrated in the book Rushlights and Related Holders by Robert Ashley page 179, described as possibly from Penrith.

Lovely tight iron spiral coming straight from the base with a side traveller tp move the candle up and down and a carrying handle to avoid wax dripping directly on your hand and for hooking on to a barrel.

It measures 19.5cm h x 9.5cm w.

Physical Dimensions

Height

19cm (7.48")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA533852

Dealers Notes

Own a piece of history

Description

An 18th century spiral candlestick with an unusual turned base.

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The conical shaped base has been turned on a lathe and has a series of mouldings as way of decoration.

Opus Antiques

Usually these are absent from such bases. Very similar one is illustrated in the book Rushlights and Related Holders by Robert Ashley page 179, described as possibly from Penrith.

fig 1. An 18th century spiral candlestick - unusual moulded base — fig 1. An 18th Century Spiral Candlestick - Unusual Moulded Base

Lovely tight iron spiral coming straight from the base with a side traveller tp move the candle up and down and a carrying handle to avoid wax dripping directly on your hand and for hooking on to a barrel.

It measures 19.5cm h x 9.5cm w.

Physical Dimensions

Height

19cm (7.48")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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