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A WILLIAM IV BRONZE 'PALMER'S PATENT' CANDLESTICK
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A WILLIAM IV BRONZE 'PALMER'S PATENT' CANDLESTICK

CIRCA 1830

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A WILLIAM IV BRONZE 'PALMER'S PATENT' CANDLESTICK
CIRCA 1830
Of columnar form, the nozzle with sprung mechanism for raising the candle as it burns, the pierced capital above a spreading ring-turned socle and square weighted plinth, with traces of original gilt-lacquer
15¼ in. (38.5 cm.) high
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Lot Essay

A wax and tallow chandler by training, Palmer's first patent for a 'metallic wick candle' was registered in 1830. This was followed in 1832 with a Patent which dealt with improved methods of candle manufacture.

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