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SPAIN, SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY
Details
A bronze capstan candlestick
Spain, second half 16th Century
The cylindrical nozzle with two rectangular openings, above the conical shaped base with broad raised circular drip pan
12.8cm. high and 13cm. diam.
Spain, second half 16th Century
The cylindrical nozzle with two rectangular openings, above the conical shaped base with broad raised circular drip pan
12.8cm. high and 13cm. diam.
Literature
See for comparison:
J.R. Grove, Antique Brass Candlesticks, 1450-1750, Queen Anne, MA, 1967, no. 10.
R.G. Gentle e.a., English domestic brass 1680-1810 and the history of its origins, London, 1975, cat.no's. 18-19 (as Dutch).
Chr. Bangs, The Lear Collection. A study of copper-alloy candlesticks A.D. 200-1700, Easton (Pennsylvania), 1995, cat. no. 45 (as North West European).
J.R. Grove, Antique Brass Candlesticks, 1450-1750, Queen Anne, MA, 1967, no. 10.
R.G. Gentle e.a., English domestic brass 1680-1810 and the history of its origins, London, 1975, cat.no's. 18-19 (as Dutch).
Chr. Bangs, The Lear Collection. A study of copper-alloy candlesticks A.D. 200-1700, Easton (Pennsylvania), 1995, cat. no. 45 (as North West European).