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A Late 17th - Early 18th Century Heemskerk Candlestick.
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A Late 17th - Early 18th Century Heemskerk Candlestick.

17th century
Sold 22 August 2025 · Youngs Antiques
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A late 17th - early 18th century heemskerk candlestick originating from Holland. The candlestick has a large moulded socket, with and inverted acorn knop stem, concave dish to catch the candle wax, and a stepped low bell type base.

The candlestick has a rivetted base, there is some slight movement in the joints, but overall it is in excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Brass Heemskerk Candlestick to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1105065
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A late 17th - early 18th century heemskerk candlestick originating from Holland.
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The candlestick has a large moulded socket, with and inverted acorn knop stem, concave dish to catch the candle wax, and a stepped low bell type base.
Youngs Antiques

The candlestick has a rivetted base, there is some slight movement in the joints, but overall it is in excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Brass Heemskerk Candlestick to the 17th Century.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1105065
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Archive I A cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a bell-shaped base, central drip pan, and turned baluster stem. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Late 17th - Early 18th Century Heemskerk Candlestick.

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A cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a bell-shaped base, central drip pan, and turned baluster stem.
A late 17th - early 18th century heemskerk candlestick.
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A cast brass Heemskerk candlestick featuring a bell-shaped base, central drip pan, and turned baluster stem.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsBell-shaped base, Central drip pan, Multi-baluster stem, Turned brass profile
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

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A Heemskerk candlestick is a distinctive type of brass lighting originating in the Netherlands during the late 17th century, characterised by its bell-shaped base, central drip pan, and multi-baluster stem.

These pieces were typically cast in yellow brass using multi-part sand moulds or lost-wax techniques, then finished on a lathe to refine the turned details and polished.

Authentic examples often display heavy weight, uneven patination, casting flaws consistent with period manufacturing, and evidence of hand-finishing rather than modern machine tooling.

Such pieces bring warmth and historical texture to contemporary spaces, working well on mantelpieces, sideboards, or bookshelf displays alongside natural materials like timber and stone.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft dry cloth and avoiding aggressive chemical polishes that strip away the valuable historical patina and oxidation.
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