Previous Offerings or Gone to New Homes
French Louis XIV Brass Candlestick, Baluster Form Stem, Domed Octagonal Base
H: 7.75"; base: 4" - SOLD

SOLD
1012-72
Antique Hogscraper Candlestick, Red Paint
19th Century - SOLD

Sheet iron hog scraper candlestick, flared drip catcher with tab; shaft is fitted with
ejector mechanism…this well used stick displays minor imperfection to edge of base as
depicted. (Height: 5.25"; base diameter: 3.75")
SOLD
1283-71
Wrought-Iron Splint & Candle Holder, Heart-Form Drip Pan - SOLD

The partly twisted standard with hook handle, riveted candle socket and ring for an attached rush light
spring, the heart-shaped tray base on three curved flaring feet.
The device displays good color and patina, construction appears to be of-the-period.
(Height: 9.25"; width: 5"; depth: 5.5")
SOLD
1256-57
Antique Silver Candlesticks, Outstanding Pair by John Priest, London, 1759
Cast, stylized, six shell bases, stems featuring acanthus leaf knops - SOLD

The lobed knopped stems featuring unusual acanthus decoration above a magnificent
scalloped and scrolled base displaying six shells; the nozzles featuring gadrooned
rims and borders display initials “SLG” and the crest of a serpent’s head
surmounting crown; detachable six shell bobeches. The sockets and bobeches are marked
by maker, underside of bases display full set of marks.
(Height: 10”, 42 ounces)
SOLD
745-172
13th or 14th Century Pricket Candlestick, Flemish or NetherlandsSOLD

Pricket above grease pan on stem with central knop raised on circular base having apron above triffid feet. [We remember this selling in 1995 for 15,000-bucks]
(H: 8”, diameter: 4”)
660-31 - SOLD
Tinder Lighter, Small Size Flintlock Pistol, Tapered Octagonal Candle Socket
American or England, Late 18th CenturySOLD

Steel and wood pistol form featuring finely carved walnut grip dressed with tiny silver pins that are worn smooth. The steel frame is border-engraved, the sides engraved with a panoply of flags, drums and arms. The action is smooth and tight; metal parts are a mottled black fading to smoky gray, stock displays a rich patina. (Length: 4.75")
281-111 - SOLD
Pair, Queen Anne Brass Petal Base Candlesticks, Seamed Construction, Baluster Stems
England, Circa 1750 to 1760
The nozzles feature petal form bobeches - SOLD

(Minor imperfections consistent with age, polishing and use, lovely; 8”)
1008-53 - SOLD

Matching Pair of Tall 17th Century Dutch Brass Heemskirk Candlesticks, Robust and Sculptural
Socket on solid cast stem, shallow mid-drip pan raised on domed spreading circular base, heavy
- SOLD

(Height: 10.5”, excellent condition)

1008-56 - SOLD
Anniversary Tin Candelabra, Five Sockets on Bobeches Raised on Conical Base - SOLD

(H: 12.75”, W: 11.5”, D: 11”, base diameter: 6.5”)
424-310 - SOLD
Pair of Queen Anne Brass Petal Base Candlesticks, Knopped Standard
English, Circa 1740 to 1760 - SOLD

(H: 8.5”)
492-135 - SOLD
Candlestick, Copper Alloy, Northwest European, Early 16th Century
The bold shaft with two discoid knops; circular slightly spreading base - SOLD

Literature: The Lear Collection, a Study of Copper-Alloy Socket Candlesticks AD 200 - 1700 by Christopher Bangs, pp. 83, number 46.
(Good condition; H: 7.75", base diameter: 6.25")
1012-83 - SOLD
Gothic Candlestick, Copper Alloy, Northwest Europe, Late 15th Century
Shaft with opposing balusters, discoid knops, ribbed cones and Two Stage Base - SOLD

This example features a complex shaft raised on a conically flaring high skirt base. The socket has two large square ejection apertures, one of which has been enlarged in the distant past (Likely during early working period). Two part construction of cast and turned parts joined at base where it was peened and turned. Provenance: The Lear Collection of Socket Candlesticks, Christie's, London, December 15, 1998 lot 22
Literature: The Lear Collection, a Study of Copper Alloy Candlesticks A.D. 200 - 1700 by Christopher Bangs, published by King's Hill Publications, Easton, Pennsylvania 1995; number 27. (Good condition; usual light surface scratches; H: 9.75")
1126-4 - SOLD
Candlesticks, Pair, Brass Trumpet Mid Drip, Fine and Rare, Graceful and Elegant
England, Circa 1640 to 1660
Outstanding condition, within a select group of the finest examples extant - SOLD

(H: 9.25", base diameter: 7")
843-196 - SOLD
Candlesticks, Pewter, Short Stem Rising From Bulbous Base, Acorn Knop
Iberian (Spain/Portugal peninsula), 17th Century
A bold and gutsy near pair of capstan base sticks with ringed nozzles - SOLD

(Wear consistent with age, very tight .75-inch seam split to knop, old surface; H: 7.25", base diameter: 5")
424-208 - SOLD
Candlestick, Figural Pricket, Brass and Cast Iron, Exotic
Possibly Spanish or Portuguese, Circa 1700 to Early Empire
Male figure holding basket on heat, pricket above, weighted brass base - SOLD

(Figure is secured to base by handmade nut and bolt; pricket perfectly conforms to iron; appears to have never been separated. The geographic suggestion was shared by European colleagues. We have never handled a similar form and are open to suggestions and discovery. H: 12")
1012-49 - SOLD
Candlestick, German Pricket, Brass and Iron, Lobed Base
Form dates to mid 15th century
A rare and beautiful Germanic form - SOLD

The iron pricket and conforming drip pan are riveted to this stick that measures 14.25" in total height. All exterior elements are beautifully finished and nicely filed and incised; underside is not finished and shows casting. We note that the base was drilled and shows a 3/h" piercing; perhaps to secure to tabletop within public room; there is no evidence of electrification. We are not certain that this beauty is period or early revival and have more than priced accordingly.
Similar pieces may be found within the below reference, copy available:
Leuchter, Bronzeguss. Sechspass-formige Fussplatte, in sechskantigen Schaft ubergehend, der, in der Mitte vergungt, sich zum Lichteller erweitert. Flacher Knauf mit sechs radial vortretenden, vierkantigen Knopfen. Auf dem Teller der Dorn.
0,215 hoch, 0,13 breit.
Besitzer: Klg. Kunstgewerbe-Museum (96.11)
843-13 - SOLD
Candlestick, Capstan Copper Alloy, Baluster Form, Best Original Surface
Flemish, 17th Century
Drip pan cast integral with base, stem and socket cast solid - SOLD

We note that there is a minor expert repair to small section of drip-pan edge (half by one-quarter-inch) all else fine. (H: 5.5")
843-115 - SOLD
Candlesticks, Pair of Small Heemskirk
Circa 1650
Dutch - SOLD

(Good condition, one grease pan may have experienced edge straightening; very attractive and diminutive; H: 7")
1008-17 - SOLD
Massive Brass Mid Drip Candlestick
Unknown Origin
17th Century
Outstanding presence - SOLD

We can't with any certainty assign a location of manufacture. The shaft and base are threaded where mated; underside of base looks great, color of brass is fine. The straight shaft under socket is an anomaly as is the flat band/ring under drip-pan; the tulip-form socket reminds us of those seen on Turkish/Moorish forms; scalloped grease-pan and base is similar to Spanish forms; This period stick remains in excellent original condition and measures: H: 15.5"; base diameter: 11.5".
1012-39 - SOLD
Gothic Candlestick, Brass, Waisted Circular Base, Long Flaring Socket
Early 16th Century
Northwestern Europe
Shaft with ring above a ringed baluster on a medium high base - SOLD

We note that there are two ancient, and tight fissures; one under, and tight to drip-pan, the other at first step of base; no open seams; probably casting flaws. The stick appears to have been cleaned, and lacquered or sealed long ago? (H: 8.5")
1012-28 - SOLD
Pair of Seventeenth Century Pricket Candlesticks, Copper Alloy Prickets
France
Circa 1650 to 1700
A matching pair in fine original condition - SOLD

Substantial prickets above upswept drip-pans raised on baluster turned stems on triangular step-molded base supported by ridged hoof-feet joined by ogee-shaped aprons. (H: 14")
1012-20 - SOLD
Matching Pair of Heemskirk Candlesticks, Brass
Late 17th or Early 18th Century
Dutch
Socket on solid cast stem, shallow mid-drip edged with incised concentric rings and borderline, small circular base - SOLD

(Very good; 9.5" tall)
1012-24 - SOLD
Pair of Paktong Candlesticks, Detachable Bobeche
England
18th Century - SOLD

Dimensions: 11.25" H.
570-300 - SOLD
Candlestick, French Pillar
A large and fine elegant interpretation
16th Century - SOLD

All elements except the base are cast in one; the beautiful molded socket with pronounced flare is pierced and is above the flat bottomed drip tray with a convex molded rim. The lower shaft is swelled and is raised on a generous concave base with pronounced rim and outward tapering foot. The stick remains in fine original condition; lathe-centering pimple and turning lines/tool-marks remain on the underside. There is a miniscule expert repair at the outermost edge of the drip-pan; may actually be in the making. H: 9.75"; diameter of base: 5.5".
843-6 - SOLD
Gothic Candle Holder
Northwest Europe
16th Century - SOLD

(Height: 9-inches.)
660-4 - SOLD
Brass Candlestick
Northern European
Circa 1475 - SOLD

Measures 6.5-inches in height.
843-46 - SOLD
Pricket Candlestick, Rare Small Size, Brass Alloy
North West European
Circa 1250 to 1400 - SOLD

This candlestick is bold and displays successful form; drip pan is finished with an integral band and smartly tapers to a collar where transitioning to shaft.
A central knop ornaments the shaft which is raised on a domed, molded, and incised base resting on three zoomorphic feet. The stick displays a wonderful patina and remains in fine original condition. See Lear Collection, number 5 for similar feet and discussion about lack of adornment. (H: 6.25".)
843-134 - SOLD
Candlesticks, Pair, Brass, Tall and Elegant
England
First Half 18th Century - SOLD

A most unusual pair of brass alloy sticks having design features inspired by sticks manufactured during earlier period. Fine condition. A nearly identical stick is published on page 116, figure 170 of Old Domestic Base-Metal Candlesticks by Ronald F. Michaelis. (H: 12.5"; base diameter: 5.25")
424-85 - SOLD
Candlesticks, Pair, Petal Base, Push Up Type, Brass
England
18th Century - SOLD

(H: 7.25")
240-103 - SOLD
Brass Candlesticks, Pair
French
Circa 1720 to 1740 - SOLD

These fine sticks with detachable scalloped bobeches, within faceted socket on beautiful stems, raised on stepped lobed bases remain in fine condition. (Height: 9.25-inches)
738-44 - SOLD
Forged Iron Rush And Candle Stand
Circa 1800 - SOLD

This superior little example is 10-inches tall; thumb latch clamps raised on four high arched legs.
272-7 - SOLD
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