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Premier Auctions | Session III

Sat, Dec 5, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 580

Two Continental Brass Candlesticks

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 Persian, possibly 16th century, each socket on a baluster turned shaft over a wide and low base with faceted rim, tallest 8-3/4 x 6-1/4 in.; one with stamped decoration around the base, 8-1/4 x 7-3/4 in. - Note: A similar candlestick example can be seen inÿThe Brass Bookÿby Peter, Nancy, and Herbery Schiffer, page 153, ill. A - Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Condition

taller example with associated stem and base, and rough solder to underside; other light verdigris and wax residue, other small dents and scratches, minor flaws (as made)
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