Americana & Folk Art
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Peggy McClard Antiques Americana & Folk Art |
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This is a truly magnificent pair of 18th century bronze candlesticks.
The 10" beauties have removable bobeches which were added in the 19th
century when candles got small in diameter. The wide 18th century
candles would have fit directly into the unadorned candle cups.
The elegant detailing on the candlesticks includes vertical ribbing on
the scalloped, bulbous stems. This is atop knopped swelling with
horizontal beading. The stems sit atop multi-faceted stepped bases
which measure 5 1/2" in diameter. These sticks are very
heavy....you will know immediately when you hold them that they are not
brass! However, like brass, these candlesticks would have been
kept highly polished to help reflect light into the room. Circa
1750. Continental. They are a splurge, but well worth it! (#4954) $1250/pair |
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