Neo-gothic Brass Handheld Candlestick With Chimera Decoration — 19th Century

A unique hand-held brass candlestick in the Neo-Gothic style, decorated with a winged chimera. The animal’s head, supported by a long, curved neck, towers over a small bowl with outstretched wings and curled tips.

The handle is adorned with a fleur-de-lis and stylized plant motifs. In the center, the cup, featuring architectural reliefs, holds the candle. The entire piece rests on a small four-lobed base.

A decorative object featuring fantastical creatures, characteristic of the historicist taste of the second half of the 19th century.

• Period: second half of the 19th century, probably around 1870–1900.
• Style: Neo-Gothic, with Neo-Renaissance influences.
• Material: brass with an antique patina.
• Dimensions: length 22 cm; height 8 cm.
• Condition: in good, used condition, with surface wear, a few oxidation spots, and traces of wax. Patina preserved. No visible markings.