Medieval Bronze Candlestick, Late 15th Century

Medieval
Bronze candlestick
Molded shaft with two ringed balusters and three lenticular discs
High socket pierced with two rectangular opening
Large base with rim decorated with threads
Copper alloy melted with sand, then mounted on the lathe for deburring and brightening [Verdier 1986, p.145 n°118]
Model traditionally called "de Flandres"
End of the 15th century
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H 23 cm
Ø base 15 cm
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Tear of 5 cm around the navel, at the junction with the base [see photos], without affecting the stability
Warped base
Old Aguttes sales label
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Reference
Roger VERDIER, La dinanderie - objets en cuivre, cuivre et bronze du XVI au XIX siècle, catalogue de l'exposition tenue à Saint-Nectaire du 1er juillet au 5 septembre 1986, chez l'auteur