ITALIAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY

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A GILT-COPPER AND GILT-BRONZE TWO-LIGHT CANDELABRA INK-STAND
Italian, late 18th century
The oval tray with pierced gallery, with two circular wells held in cylindrical pierced strapwork trays, centred by an elliptical swagged pedestal surmounted by an urn issuing a later floral spray and conical grasp, between two scrolled branches with drip-pans and nozzles, lacking one foot
12 in. (30.5 cm.) high; 11½ in. (29 cm.) wide; 7 in. (18 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

This form of two-branch candelabra combined with ink-stand, would originally have been fitted with a banner to shade the face from the heat and brightness of the candle-light. Two similar Italian examples, although without ink-stand base, are illustrated in J. Bourne & V. Brett, Lighting in the Domestic Interior, London, 1991, pp. 94-95, figs. 304-305.

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