A Rare And Beautiful Wooden Chandelier
American, expandable
Maple and chestnut
Circa 1800
Understated provincial elegance...the flat arms holding turned candle sockets are received by the block that has been crisply relieved; wooden thumb screw secures the arms and allows for adjustment. (Height: 18-inches; can be extended to 21-inches square.)
Price: $16,750
175-23
Make-Do Candle Mold
Pewter, sheet iron, chestnut and ash...
Early 19th Century
Recently used as a triple candle light-this make-do exudes character and creativity. Made from three pewter candles mold tubes that were originally part of wood frame that dated from circa 1780-1820. The tinned sheet-iron drip-pan is “dished” and has a folded edge; central support column is carved in the round of chestnut then let into the base with molded edges. All materials with terrific color and patina. (Height: 11-inches; Base is 4 1/8 by 4 7/8-inches with diameter of drip-pan being just about 7-inches.)
Price: $1,850
175-6
New England Chandelier
Circa 1780-1810
An absolutely correct example...sheet iron with lapped and soldered joints. Eight curved arms extending from central joint; flattened ends support the folded rim candle sockets with double tabs piercing the crimped bobeches...folded and soldered secure. Complete with period candles. (Height: 13-inches; diameter: 19-inches.)
Price: $9,250
201-112
Miners Spider
Possibly American, 18th or 19th Century
“Sticking Tommy” Candle Holder
This example is 13 ¼-inches long; socket approximately ¾-inch, hook 3 ½-inches. Excellent condition. See Fire and Light by John Caspall, page 268 and 269.
Price: $210
795-23
Pair of Tin Chandeliers
In Green Paint
19th Century
Both of these chandeliers measure 51.5-inches in height, with an overall diameter of 27-inches.
Price: $8,000
191-122
Wood Wick Pick
This turned wood urn shaped wick pick is approximately 3 ½-inches h. The metal pick is straight down to the point. The is a crescent shaped piece missing from the top of the urn but no other chips or cracking.
Price: $650
795-32
Tin Betty Lamp on Tidy
With Wick-Pick
Sometimes called an “Ipswich Betty” this tin Betty lamp with its “tidy” and stand is approximately 9 ½-inches high and has a twisted wire hanger and attached wick pick. There are a few small spots of rust noted for accuracy, with the lamp and its holder in otherwise excellent condition.
Price: $925
795-36
Tin Betty
5.325-inches in height.
Price: $250
795-67
Group of Five Fire Dogs
Center dog - SOLD
Right dog - SOLD
Price: $595 each
795-192
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