British or French, probably 14th-16th century, very large candle cup with hourglass supports, tripod base with twisted wrought iron supports and fleur de lis decoration, 56 in. - Note: The Walter P. Chrysler Jr. Collection of English Furniture, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, May 6 and 7, 1960, Lot 339, illustrated in catalog book part two, on page 17. - Provenance: Arthur S. Vernay, Inc. New York; Collection of Mrs. John E. Rovensky, Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1957; The Walter P. Chrysler Jr. Collection of English Furniture, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, May 6 and 7, 1960 (accompanied by catalog books one and two); Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Condition
wear and distress consistent with age and use, paint losses and scattered light corrosion, slightly tilted, loss at one fleur de lis leaf, one stretcher attachment loose