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Lot 1238

Four Northwest European Gothic Brass Candlesticks

Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Most likely Spanish and/or Dutch origin, 15th-16th century, unmarked, including a pair of square base forms with baluster stem and integral socket (one with ejector aperture) (6 1/4 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in.); the tallest with footed square terrace and tall ringed sconce (7 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.); the fourth with tapering octagonal shaft, ringed sconce with ejector aperture and welled terrace ( 6 x 5 x 5 in.).

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Good estate condition; pair undersides with polish residue and light oxidation greening; some scattered nicks to the round base of octagonal form.