Lot Essay
This piece is an example of the 'Capstan' style of candlestick, the most notable feature of which is the absence, or near absence, of a shaft between the socket and base.
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NORTH WEST EUROPEAN, EARLY 16TH CENTURY
Details
A COPPER ALLOY CANDLESTICK
NORTH WEST EUROPEAN, EARLY 16TH CENTURY
Of 'Capstan' form (see note below); with two stage flaring circular foot.
Very minor casting flaws.
5.5/8 in. (14.3 cm.) high
NORTH WEST EUROPEAN, EARLY 16TH CENTURY
Of 'Capstan' form (see note below); with two stage flaring circular foot.
Very minor casting flaws.
5.5/8 in. (14.3 cm.) high
Literature
Bangs 1995, no. 44
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Michaelis 1978, p. 58, fig. 64
Rotterdam 1994, p. 97
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Michaelis 1978, p. 58, fig. 64
Rotterdam 1994, p. 97