It was listed by Opus Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The handles are replacements.
They consist of two drip pan bases which screw together to form a circular bun. When unscrewed the base divides into two halves revealing two candle cups.When upturned the two drip pans form the bases of two chamber candles and the cups slip into the bases to form two chamber sticks. There are also two handles for each base a very unusual feature. They were also used as portable candlesticks by the military and for pilgrims visiting the Holy Land.
They measure 11cm w x 5cm h when closed.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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A Rare Set of Brighton Buns with Handles
