Premier Auctions | Session II
Sat, Oct 3, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 372
A North European Brass Candlestick
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
probably early 16th century, socket with single discoid knop above two circular apertures, on a spreading base with shallow drip well, 4-1/2 x 6 in.Note: A similar candlestick example can be seen inÿThe Lear Collection: A Study of Copper-Alloy Socket Candlesticks, A.D. 200-1700ÿby Christopher Bangs, 1995, pages 80 and 237, No. 43.This example is similar to the candlestick that was recovered during the raising of King Henry VIII's flagship, theÿMary Rose, which sank in 1535. - Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
scattered cracks and solder repair to base rim, light wax residue, small dents and scratches, minor flaws (as made)ÿ
