It was listed by Mark Seabrook Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 16th Century.
....what always make these early sticks desirable is the patinated natural colour of the brass....it is such a shame when they get overcleaned...as you can see this has a superb natural colour...!
German. C1550-C1580.
For a similar example see page 35, figure 19 of Old Domestic Base-Metal Candlesticks by Ronald F. Michaelis.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 16th Century.
Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.
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Antique Metalware 16thc Pricket Brass Single Candlestick . German C1550-90
