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Pair of Fine Quality Late C19th Brass and Scarlet Red Tortoiseshell Boulle-work Candlesticks.
M Lees and Sons
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Pair of Fine Quality Late C19th Brass and Scarlet Red Tortoiseshell Boulle-work Candlesticks.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of fine quality late C19th brass and scarlet red tortoiseshell boulle-work candlesticks.

Stylish pair of dome shaped base brass candlesticks with alternating panels of ‘premier-partie’ and ‘contre-partie’ stained scarlet red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry boulle-work inlay

Raised on square brass-mounted rosewood bases , reeded and turned stems with brass nozzles . The circular candlestick ‘drip-pans’ with corresponding red tortoiseshell and brass boulle inlay .

Probably manufactured and retailed by Aspeys , London .

In excellent original condition with no damage or losses .

H 8.5”

W 5”

D 5”

England c.1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated these Boulle Work Brass Candlesticks to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA835814
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 2110
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Pair of fine quality late C19th brass and scarlet red tortoiseshell boulle-work candlesticks.
Stylish pair of dome shaped base brass candlesticks with alternating panels of ‘premier-partie’ and ‘contre-partie’ stained scarlet red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry boulle-work inlay.
M Lees and Sons
fig 1. A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs.
fig 1. Pair of Fine Quality Late C19th Brass and Scarlet Red Tortoiseshell Boulle-work Candlesticks.

Raised on square brass-mounted rosewood bases , reeded and turned stems with brass nozzles . The circular candlestick ‘drip-pans’ with corresponding red tortoiseshell and brass boulle inlay .

Probably manufactured and retailed by Aspeys , London .

In excellent original condition with no damage or losses .

H 8.5”

W 5”

D 5”

England c.1880

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Boulle Work Brass Candlesticks to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA835814
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 2110
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs.

Pair of Fine Quality Late C19th Brass and Scarlet Red Tortoiseshell Boulle-work Candlesticks.

Archive II A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs. View II
Archive III A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs. View III
Archive IV A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs. View IV
Archive V A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs. View V
Archive VI A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs. View VI
Archive VII A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs. View IX
Archive X A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs. View X
Archive XI A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs. View XI
Archive XII A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs. View XIII
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Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
Items Sold 1,590
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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Location: Tower House, 1 Castle Place, Severn St, Worcester, WR1 2NB, United Kingdom
Verified
Feb 2013
For Sale
350
Sold
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A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs.
Pair of fine quality late C19th brass and scarlet red tortoiseshell boulle-work candlesticks.
Ref: SA835814
A pair of late 19th-century brass candlesticks featuring fluted columns supported by domed square bases inlaid with red tortoiseshell and engraved brass Boulle-work scroll motifs.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Named after cabinetmaker Andre-Charles Boulle, Boulle-work is an inlay technique combining cut brass and tortoiseshell set into a substrate, popularised in 17th-century France and revived extensively throughout the 19th century.

These pieces combine turned brass components, such as fluted columns and candle sconces, with red or brown tortoiseshell sheet inlay and surface-engraved brass fretwork.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-engraved brass scrollwork, natural organic variations in the tortoiseshell substrate, heavy turned brass fittings, and signs of age-related oxidation along joints and bases.

Positioning a pair on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or dining table serves as a focal decorative element, introducing classical texture and warm metallic tones into traditional or mixed room schemes.

Dust gently using a dry microfibre cloth and position away from direct heat sources or high humidity, as fluctuations in ambient moisture can cause the organic shell layer to shift or separate from the brass inlay.
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