Lot Essay
The later inscriptions contain talismanic and magic phrases.
An early Ottoman candlestick of very similar form but completely different patination was sold in these Rooms 29 April 2003, lot 157. Two further examples were sold at Sotheby's, 21 October 1993, lot 210 and 11 October 1990, lot 470. Please also see the note to the preceding lot.
An early Ottoman candlestick of very similar form but completely different patination was sold in these Rooms 29 April 2003, lot 157. Two further examples were sold at Sotheby's, 21 October 1993, lot 210 and 11 October 1990, lot 470. Please also see the note to the preceding lot.