Early 18thc Metalware Bell Metal Single Candlestick . French C1700-10

Name: Early 18thc Metalware Bell Metal Single Candlestick . French C1700-10
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA753935
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Mark Seabrook Antiques

Description

A fine example of an early 18thc single "bell metal" candlestick...it stands on a wide slightly raised octagonal base which dips in the centre for the collection of any wax overflow....a feature that becomes more pronounced in later examples.....the column is turned separately from the base and has an inverted acorn central knop, typical of early 18thc candlesticks....the candle socket has a good length with one lateral aperture for ejecting the burnt down candle....the column and socket are joined to the base by "peening" over the end of the column.....in very good condition with no repairs or soldering.

French. C1700-10.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14.5cm (5.71")

Width

9.7cm (3.82")

Depth

9.7cm (3.82")

Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA753935

Dealers Internal Reference

MS 7112

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine example of an early 18thc single "bell metal" candlestick...

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it stands on a wide slightly raised octagonal base which dips in the centre for the collection of any wax overflow.

Mark Seabrook Antiques

...a feature that becomes more pronounced in later examples.....the column is turned separately from the base and has an inverted acorn central knop, typical of early 18thc candlesticks....the candle socket has a good length with one lateral aperture for ejecting the burnt down candle....the column and socket are joined to the base by "peening" over the end of the column.....in very good condition with no repairs or soldering.

French. C1700-10.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14.5cm (5.71")

Width

9.7cm (3.82")

Depth

9.7cm (3.82")

Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref