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Sat, Oct 3, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 367

Two North European Brass Capstan Candlesticks

Estimate: $500 - $700

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, each socket with single discoid knop above two circular apertures, shallow mid drip pan on a wide base with flared foot rim, 5-1/2 x 5-5/8 in.; 6 x 5-1/8 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 81 and 238, No. 44. - Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Condition

smaller with cracks to underside of flared rim, tiny chip to rim, tiny crack to drip pan; larger with small hole and some cracks to drip pan, flaws to socket rim; light verdigris and wax residue, other small flaws (as made), scratches, small dents
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