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Lot 441

Pair of Japanese Brass Candlesticks in Box

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

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possibly 18th/19th century, straight shafts with threaded ends, hanging hooks for candle snuffers, pricket tips, screw on wax pans and candle holders, circular bases with center flower accents, with two candle snuffers, two ash pots, 27 in.; in rectangular wooden box marked with Japanese characters, 5-3/4 x 11 x 29-1/2 in.Note: with note inscribed "Japanese Bronze Candle Stick or Whale Oil Burner - circa 1750-1800" containing description, Provenance: Estate of G. Fraser Wilson, MD, Charleston, South Carolina

Condition

scattered surface scratches, surface dirt layer, residue buildup; candlesticks and bases with heavy verdigris; ash pots with residue buildup to interiors