Lot Essay
The form of this candlestick made without the broad central drip-pan although known in brass is believed to be unique in pewter
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CIRCA 1660
Details
AN UNUSUAL ENGLISH PEWTER TRUMPET-BASE CANDLESTICK
CIRCA 1660
With a lightly ribbed stem and domed circular foot decorated with two bands of wriggled-work decoration, makers mark 'RB' and ownership initials in triad form 'RCE' under base
6 3/8in. (16.2cm.) high
CIRCA 1660
With a lightly ribbed stem and domed circular foot decorated with two bands of wriggled-work decoration, makers mark 'RB' and ownership initials in triad form 'RCE' under base
6 3/8in. (16.2cm.) high
Provenance
Christopher Peal collection. Purchased from Robin Bellamy.
Literature
Museum of London 1989, Pewter, A celebration of the craft, No.55.
Hornsby, Pewter of the Western World, No. 1062
Hornsby, Pewter, copper and brass, page 151
Peal, Pewter of Great Britain, P.21, No.63
Apollo, May 1949. p.129.
Michaelis, Old Domestic Base-Metal Candlesticks, p.84
Hornsby, Pewter of the Western World, No. 1062
Hornsby, Pewter, copper and brass, page 151
Peal, Pewter of Great Britain, P.21, No.63
Apollo, May 1949. p.129.
Michaelis, Old Domestic Base-Metal Candlesticks, p.84
Exhibited
Reading Museum, No.90
Usher Art Gallery, Lincoln, No.14
Usher Art Gallery, Lincoln, No.14
Special notice
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