A pair of gilded bronze pricket candlesticks, each on shaped triangular base, with raised foliate ornaments to base and baluster stem, large plain spreading drip-pan with plain candle pricket, circa 1690.
This set of two Baroque pricket candlesticks were used for lighting Christian churches, particularly Roman-Catholic churches, South-Netherlands, most likely Antwerp, late 17th century.
Often they were placed aside the altar or important religious sculptures. They were also used in rich domestic dwellings.
Dimensions EACH
Height: 24 in. (61 cm)
Width: 7.25 in. (18.5 cm)
Depth: 7.25 in. (18.5 cm)
Weight 6.7kl EACH.
Baroque (Of the Period)
Gilded Bronze, Cast.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road
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Internal Reference: Nv2106
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA846185
Dateline of this antique is 17th Century
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