Medieval Candlestick, Bunsen Burner Style
England, 15th Century

Simple socket on stem raised from a round low skirted base
The stem features a finely cast, lathe finished central discoid knop with a top and bottom molding, a true English form differentiated from Continental forms by the absence of feet (or tripod) and aperture for candle ejection. The shaft stub may have been expertly peened with patina added; base is out-of-round. (6.5"x3.5")



$7,250.00
843-306
Antique Brass, Copper Alloy Candlestick, Probably France, 16th or 17th Century

A robust and heavy form displaying beautiful old patina, the pierced nozzle above pronounced belted
knop, reel turnings; the graceful drip tray is in harmony with the base. The underside of lathe finished
base shows coarse tool marks. Other than a very old soldered repair to base, the stick remains in
excellent original condition. (6.25" x 4.75")

$3,950.00
925-37
Antique Candelabra, Brass, Two Branch Candlestick, May be Used as Single Lite Stick
Likely Continental, circa 1780

A pair of sockets and grease pans centering a small urn finial within the larger, yet conforming nozzle of the candlestick raised on a low-dome circular base. The sockets, finial and shaft are joined by threaded bolts. Underside of base was lathe-turned.
(Height: 8.5"; drip pan-to-drip pan with: 8.25"

$1,375.00
424-334
Antique Pr of Flint Enamel Candlesticks, Bennington
Unmarked, likely Lyman Fenton & Co.
Bennington, VT (c. 1849 to 1858)

See Barrett’s Bennington Pottery and Porcelain, p. 135, plate 198.
(H: 7.75” Base: 4”)
$400
1187-16
Antique Candlesticks, Pair, French, Brass, Seamed, 19th Century

(H: 11.5”)
$300
659-131

Antique Pair of 17th Century Spanish Ecclesiastical, Candlesticks, Brass

(H: 17”)
$3,450
691-21

Antique Tavern Candlestick with Bell, Brass, England, 19th Century

(H: 12.5”, base: 6”)
$1,175
691-22

Antique Pair of French Brass Candlesticks, Faceted & Shell Detailed Stems, Stepped Base
Mid-18th Century; beautifully shaped detailed base, detachable bobeches

(Fine condition, H: 10”)
$1,050
492-136

Antique Candlestick, Gothic Double Socket, Copper Alloy, Three Kings, Extremely Rare
Northwest Europe, Likely Germany or Holland
15th Century (Second half) Good Old Color and Patina

This scarcely encountered form features a central tapering pricket above coarse screw thread, and a detachable twin-branched arm with tapering sockets. The shaft featuring two discoid (bladed) knops is flared at its base and is neatly peened underneath the domed three-stage base. Excellent condition commensurate with age and use; typical wear, none of which are objectionable. There is a small tight crack along the lower edge of the base. (The height is 13 3/4".)
$14,750
843-237


Gothic Four-Knop High-Skirt Candle Stick
Circa 1480

This stick is 10 3/8-inches in height and was excavated; probably lost soon after it was made based on crispness. Notice the tapering between each discoid; aperture was finished by a competent tradesman. Mint condition except for losses to drip-pan.
$6,995
843-7

Antique Candlesticks, Prickets, Near Pair, Brass and Iron
German, 15th or 16th Century
A large attractive and robust pair in typical form

(The shorter pricket on plate has been riveted through; dings and other minor imperfections commensurate with age and use; H: 14")
$5,650
843-214


Antique Copper Alloy Candlestick,
N-West European, Late 15th or Early 16th C.
Pair of opposed vase shaped knops divided by discoid knop; ribbed cone

Franco-Flemish base metal candlestick on a typical low skirt shallow circular base; featured is a robust socket having two small rectangular ejection apertures. Made in two cast and turned parts, the shaft joins at a central raised ribbed cone of base. Northwest Europe; probably made in France or the Low Countries.
Provenance: Christie's, London, The Lear Collection of Socket Candlesticks, December 15, 1998 lot 10 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 37.(Typical light dings, minor shallow surface scratches; cracks to base; H: 8.25")
$2,595
1126-2

Antique Candlestick, Brass, Likely Venetian, Mid 16th Century, Cast and Turned, Rare
Outwardly Flaring Banded Nozzle, Ring, Baluster and Urn Turned Shaft

Rare base metal socket candlestick; cast and turned shaft peened under the cast and turned, domed and dished base which was strengthened during working life with solder. The shaft style relates to Nuremberg candlesticks of the period yet the base is atypical; similar to Northwestern European drum bases and Islamic candlestick bases. Venice was the crossroad of the Middle East and the west, amalgamations of design typically evolved. This may be one of those hybrids. (Minor dings, vestiges of time suffered over the centuries, else fine and original; H: 7.25")
$2,865
843-199

Pair, Edward VII Sterling Silver Shell Based Candlesticks in the Style of George II
Sheffield, London, Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd., circa 1906
Weighted, removable bobeches, hallmarked

(Excellent condition; H: 11.5" on a 5.5" square base)
$2,550
1008-33



Antique Candlestick, Copper Alloy, Traveling Size, Gothic,
Europe,
Circa 1550 to 1650

The pierced and molded socket above the shaft with central discoid knop
Above a shallow circular base; the shaft peened within underside which is lathe finished. (Dimensions: 3.75" H.)
$2,835
843-116

Antique Matching Pair of Candlesticks, Heemskerk, Dutch, 18th Century
Nice size, robust

(Good condition; H: 9.25", base diameter: 5.25")
$1,995
1012-82

Antique Pricket Candlesticks, Pair, Brass, Footed Triangular base
French, 17th Century

(Good condition, H: 15”)
$1,550
1012-95

Antique Pair of Brass Candlesticks, Spanish, 17th Century
Robust nozzles and knops

(As expected with this form; few flat spots to base edges; h: 5.25”, base diameter: 5”)
$1,495
1012-81

Antique Candlestick, Brass, Medieval Period
Franco/Flemish, 16th Century
Flaring molded nozzle, round aperture on baluster stem; domed and dished base

(Very good condition commensurate with age and use; couple ancient pits and a very tight (not open) tiny fracture to foot that doesn't distract or compromise mentioned for accuracy; H: 7")
$1,585
1012-46

Antique Candlestick, Brass, Unpierced Socket, Thinly Turned Scalloped Base with Hump
Likely Spain, Circa 1600 to 1630

Flanged foot with stamped decoration rising at center to knopped stem to elongated shaped nozzle. See G. Dallas Coons Candlestick Collection, Valentine Museum, Rupert Gentile, plate 12 for similar example. (Couple tight shallow tear/creases at dome (not open, don't distract), old surface, wear consistent with age and use; dimensions: H: 9.25", diameter of base 6.5")
$1,425
424-207

Antique Ecclesiastical Candlesticks, Pair
Silver Plated Brass, Prickets
Flemish or Dutch

(Very good condition; H: 36")
$1,425
1012-43


Antique Candlesticks, Pair of Robust Brass,
High Footed Octagonal Base, Paneled Nozzles
Anonymous Maker,
Early 18th Century

Good condition.
(In good polished condition, one stick is thread-worn; H: 12.25")
$1,050
1008-18

Gothic Candlestick, Brass
Probably French, Probably C. 1550

The stick features a flaring and molded nozzle with rectangular aperture on baluster stem; domed and dished base. (Mentioned for accuracy is that the stem has an ever so slight lean, very minor, else consistent with age and use; H: 7.25")
$950
1012-45

Antique Queen Anne Period Candlesticks,
Brass, Square Base, Tall Nozzles
Circa 1700,
Spanish

Featuring ringed candle socket having molded rim above baluster stem raised on molded square base/drip-pan having spreading circular center (Heavy brass, fine condition: H: 6.75")
$885
1012-21

Antique Candle Wick Trimmer and Douter, Spring Return Action, Polished Steel
Likely England, Early 19th Century
Scarcely encountered mechanical scissor form trimmer extinguishers

(Action sometimes sticks; L: 7.75")
$495
570-467

Antique Chamber Stick, Sheet Brass, Decorative Punching, Rolled Spiral Nozzle, Pierced Handle
Likely Dutch, Circa 1740ish

(Very good condition; H: 4.25”, W: 10.5”, D: 6.25”)
$450
424-274


French Louis XIV Brass Candlestick, Baluster Form Stem, Domed Octagonal Base, H: 6.5"

$340
1012-68
French Louis XIV Brass Candlestick, Baluster Form Stem, Domed Octagonal Base, H: 6.5”

$310
1012-70
French Louis XIV Brass Candlestick, Baluster Form Stem, Domed Octagonal Base
H: 6.75"; base: 3.75"

$295
1012-69
Previous Offerings or Gone to New Homes
Candlestick, Tudor, Chalice and Paten, Inverted Baluster
England
Mid 16th Century
Copper Alloy, H: 12 7/16", Diameter 6 5/16"
Extremely Rare - SOLD

Socket with single discoid knop; transitional hollow-cast elongated vase with discoid knop beneath; drip tray features an inclined rim and conical center; lower shaft is interestingly shaped similar to a wassail bowl with pronounced lip. The spreading circular base features a flaring foot beneath the upswept pan and stepped cones. There is a small modern patch to base skirt; drip tray has a break across one-third of the diameter that was long ago repaired with soft solder. Literature: The Lear Collection, a Study of Copper-Alloy Socket Candlesticks, A.D. 200 - 1700 by Christopher Bangs; number 52, pp., 90 and 246.
424-120 - SOLD
Antique Candlestick, Double Socket, Copper Alloy, Three Kings, Extremely Rare
Northwest Europe, Prob. Germany, 15th C.
Ex Ernest Brummer Collection - SOLD

This scarcely encountered form features a central tapering pricket above coarse hand-cut screw thread, (now worn) and the detachable twin-branched arm with tapering sockets; the shaft featuring two discoid-knops is flared at its base and is neatly peened underneath the domed two-stage base. (Dimensions: 11.75” H.)
691-20 - SOLD
Copper Alloy Candlestick, Nuremberg, 16th Century
The shaft with ribbed, elongated tear drop knop centered by discoid knops - SOLD

Unpierced socket above long ringed baluster centered by discoid above the cone within a low base having a shallow drip pan; made in two cast and turned part, this candlestick is joined where the shaft is received by the cone at center of the base. This candlestick is typical of those made in Nuremberg in the 16th century with pale yellow brass metal, finely detailed and thinly turned and with a central iron core in the shaft whereas the brass is quite thin. The design may be compared to the best quality examples of Nuremberg metal work. This example displays the usual vestiges of time associated with the form and period; nicks and repaired cracks to base; couple of tight tears to base. Provenance: Christie's, London, The Lear Collection of Socket Candlesticks, December 15, 1998 lot 82 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 75. (H: 10")
1126-3 - SOLD
Pair of Capstan Candlesticks, Brass, Seventeenth Century
First Quarter Seventeenth Century
Northwest European, found in Netherlands - SOLD

A nearly identical pair, the sockets with twin ejection apertures, above a socle, slightly domed and incised drip-pans are upwardly flaring; on spreading base featuring double incised concentric lines at foot. Possibly a tiny (in the making or very early) repair within one drip-pan; very small lead patch that looks like it has been in place forever, perhaps repairing casting flaw or small puncture when turned. (H: 4.75", base diameter: 4.5")
1012-31 - SOLD
Heemskirk Candlestick, Brass, Round Stub Aperture
Dutch
Circa 1650 to 1670
A compact stick, robust form, heavy weight - SOLD

(Very good condition; H: 7.25")
1012-27 - SOLD
Extremely Rare Pair of Wedding Band Painted Hogscraper Pushup Candlesticks
Unknown Maker, 19th Century - SOLD

Eight inches tall, elegant, old; second working period paint
210-251 - SOLD
Heemskirk Candlestick, Brass, Refined and Sculptural
Dutch
Circa 1650 to 1675
Socket on solid cast stem, mid-drip edged with borderline, small circular base - SOLD

(Excellent condition; 9.75" tall)
1012-23 - SOLD

Candlesticks, Queen Anne
England, brass
18th Century - SOLD

As depicted, a pair of early seamed sticks cast in two pieces; socket and stem with base continuing to first knop. Minor imperfections such as dings, essentially very good condition, attractive, and functional. (Height: 7 1/8".)
843-60 - SOLD
Candlesticks, Pair, Hexagonal Bell Base and Drip Pans, Three Piece Construction
Scandinavian
Circa 1680
Construction, form and weight suggest Scandinavia (8 pounds) - SOLD

(H: 7.75", base diameter: 7")
843-198 - SOLD
Pair of Seventeenth Century Pricket Candlesticks, Copper Alloy Prickets
Northern Europe, Spain or 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")
1012-19 - SOLD
Medieval Candlestick with Clapper, Copper Alloy, Elegant Form
Probably Italian
Circa 1550 to 1600 - SOLD

Nozzle with rectangular ejecting aperture, knopped stem stepped at domed center of incised grease pan with flared rim above the flared base containing cast iron clapper.
(Dimensions: H: 8")
843-153 - SOLD
Blown and Molded Glass Candlesticks, Red, White, and Blue Air Twist
Anonymous, Possibly Libbey Glass
Third Quarter, Nineteenth Century
Possibly for the Centennial based on color palate of air twist - SOLD

Free blown sockets above one-piece standard resting on flaring and slightly domed circular foot. Each of the bottom knops has an exact matching flat chip (otherwise fine) suggesting a flaw in the manufacturing process which may explain the lack of known similar examples; nonetheless very handsome. (H: 10.5")
417-80 - SOLD
Queen Anne Candlesticks, Pair, Brass, Shell Bases, Pedal Form Bobeche
Seamed construction, baluster stems
English
Circa 1750 - SOLD

Couple socket dings, otherwise excellent
Dimensions: (H: 9.25")
843-90 - SOLD
Gothic Candlestick, Pricket, 15th Century
Excavated, Belgium
Excellent Condition - SOLD

The candle spike centering a stepped drip pan featuring beveled castellation above knopped stem on round stepped base raised on feet. One foot may have been repaired within base during early working period with all else perfect including sharp delineation. (H: 18.5")
660-15 - SOLD
Candlestick, Copper Alloy, Massive, Fine and Rare
Northwest Europe
15th to 16th Century - SOLD

An unusually large example, the socket with pierced aperture above shaft featuring elongated, ribbed pear-shaped knops and six discoid knops above drip base with conical center and flared sides. (Height: 12.25 inches; base diameter: 7 inches)
660-13 - SOLD
Queen Anne Candlesticks, Pair, Brass Pushups
England
Circa 1755 to 1770 - SOLD

A handsome pair of sticks with deeply indented foot, tall sockets, elegant stem featuring considerable detail, and shaped drip-pans; fine condition. A nearly identical design is featured in an 18th century pattern book owned by Winterthur, see Domestic metalwork 1640 - 1820 by Rupert and Field, page 164, plate 124. Dimensions: 7.5" H.
843-149 - SOLD
Candlestick, Double Socket, Copper Alloy, Three Kings, Extremely Rare
Northwest Europe, Probably Germany
Circa 1550 - SOLD

This Gothic rarity features a central tapering pricket above detachable arm with double sockets; the shaft is peened into a dome underneath the domed two-stage base. (Dimensions: 11.5" H.)
843-136 - SOLD
Brass Capstan Candlestick, 16th Century, Rare Octagonal Candle Socket
European, Probably Spain
Sixteenth Century - SOLD

This example standing at 4.5" features a rare octagonal nozzle featuring conforming integral molding and having double extraction holes, round-over-large, almost square piercings. The nozzle on conical flange above medial dished drip-pan on a spreading conical base on a stepped foot. (Dia. 4.75")
593-59 - SOLD
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