Carved Giltwood Altar Pricket Candlestick, Probably 18th Century, 52 Cm
Carved and moulded giltwood altar candlestick with a slender baluster stem. The front is decorated with stylised leaves and gadrooning, punctuated by moulded collars. A shallow dish at the top holds a metal pricket for securing the candle.
The aged gilding has a warm gold and brown patina that highlights the carved details on the front. The two other sides are more simply finished, suggesting that the piece was intended to be viewed from the front. The body is made of two wooden sections joined with pegs.
- Period — Probably 18th century
- Materials — Carved giltwood with a metal pricket
- Height — 52 cm excluding the pricket
- Base width — 12 cm
- Condition — Wear and losses to the gilding, minor losses to the wood, particularly around the base, woodworm holes and traces of candle wax. See photographs for details.
220 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Gilted wood
Height: 52 cm
Reference (ID): 1853170
Availability: In stock
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