Asian and Emporium Auction
Fri, Jan 15, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 184
A North European Brass Capstan Candlestick
Estimate: $100 - $300
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 |
possibly 16th century, slightly tapered socket with two square apertures, shallow mid drip pan on a wide base with flared foot rim, 5-1/4 x 5 in.Note: A similar candlestick example can be seen in The Lear Collection: A Study of Copper-Alloy Socket Candlesticks, A.D. 200-1700 by Christopher Bangs, 1995, pages 82 and 239, No. 45. - Provenance: Kay and Richard Barrett; Christie’s, New York, from the Collection of Kay and Richard Barrett, sold June 17, 1997; purchased by Jonathan Trace; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
associated socket, flaw under drip pan, some light wax residue, other small flaws (as made), some scratches and small dents, spots of verdigris
