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Antique Boxwood Taper Stick in the Form of a 17thc Candlestick
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Antique Boxwood Taper Stick in the Form of a 17thc Candlestick

18th century
Sold 19 August 2024 · Mike Melody Antiques
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Another rarity from the collection of treen we are selling

A perfect 9cms h boxwood taper stick. It is in the form of a 17thc tall candlestick

Wonderful turning and its a well patinated colour.

We are dating as around 1800 but could be earlier.we csn find nothing in pinto,s definite book "treen" to compare it with

Could it be a dieppe"prisoner of war " piece?

No damage or repair

UK postage included

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Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Boxwood Taper Stick to the 18th Century.

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Description
Another rarity from the collection of treen we are selling

A perfect 9cms h boxwood taper stick. It is in the form of a 17thc tall candlestick

Wonderful turning and its a well patinated colour.

We are dating as around 1800 but could be earlier.we csn find nothing in pinto,s definite book "treen" to compare it with

Could it be a dieppe"prisoner of war " piece?

No damage or repair

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Boxwood Taper Stick to the 18th Century.

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SA1084048
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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A small, dark brown turned boxwood taper stick featuring a stepped circular base, a central drip pan, and a flared socket. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small, dark brown turned boxwood taper stick featuring a stepped circular base, a central drip pan, and a flared socket. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Boxwood Taper Stick in the Form of a 17thc Candlestick

Archive II A small, dark brown turned boxwood taper stick featuring a stepped circular base, a central drip pan, and a flared socket. View II
Archive III A small, dark brown turned boxwood taper stick featuring a stepped circular base, a central drip pan, and a flared socket. View III
Archive IV A small, dark brown turned boxwood taper stick featuring a stepped circular base, a central drip pan, and a flared socket. View IV
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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
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Cheshire
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A small, dark brown turned boxwood taper stick featuring a stepped circular base, a central drip pan, and a flared socket.
ANTIQUE BOXWOOD TAPER STICK IN THE FORM OF A 17THC CANDLESTICK
Ref: SA1084048
A small, dark brown turned boxwood taper stick featuring a stepped circular base, a central drip pan, and a flared socket.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks & Taper Sticks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialBoxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLathe-turned rings, Stepped circular base, Central drip pan, Baluster stem

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Taper sticks were small, portable candlesticks used historically to hold wax tapers, which were thin candles primarily utilised for melting sealing wax on correspondence or for lighting larger candles and lamps before the advent of matches.

While many formal examples were crafted from sterling silver or brass, miniature and portable taper sticks were frequently turned from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, and lignum vitae by skilled turners.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-turned lathe marks, natural patination from handling over centuries, dry grain shrinkage, and appropriate wear patterns around the socket and base rather than modern machine precision.

These compact items function exceptionally well as sculptural objects on mantelpieces, bookshelves, or desks, adding historical texture and architectural interest without overwhelming a modern minimalist space.

Boxwood objects should be kept away from direct sunlight and rapid humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking, and cleaned strictly with a dry, soft cloth while avoiding harsh liquid polishes.
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