LATE 16TH CENTURY

Details

A Low Countries Brass Candlestick
Late 16th Century
The baluster knopped shaft supporting the candle socket pierced twice to the sides with circular apertures, above a dished drip tray and circular spreading base
6in. (15.3cm) high

Special Notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

A similar example sold Christie's Great Rooms, The Lear Collection, 15 December 1998, lot 76.

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Ronald F. Michaelis, Domestic Base Metal Candlesticks, Antique Collector's Club, Woodbridge 1978. P. 60, fig. 70.

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