It was listed by Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
The pricket sticks with a candle spike, above the circular top, decorated with a lobed rim. The baluster and vase shaped stems, decorated with rising leaves, and finished with a ring socle. The triangular bases, bowing ou t in reeded scrolls, to the scrolled feet. The whole with the original cream painted ground whilst the carved elements are gilted.
Date circa 1780.
Height 20 inches, 51cm.
Width 6 1/2 inches, 16cm.
Depth 6 1/2 inches, 16cm.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Pair of 18th C Gilt Pricket Sticks
