A MID-17TH CENTURY BRASS CANDLESTICK

A MID-17TH CENTURY BRASS CANDLESTICK

NUREMBERG, C.1650

having a bold socket with a moulded rim, an acorn knop stem screwed to a wide flat circular base with three trefoil lobes and baluster-shaped feet (one professionally replaced)

18.5cm high

Catalogue Note

The design of this candlestick would indicate an Iberian origin. However, the quality of manufacture points to a centre of excellence, such as Nuremberg, indicating it was likely made for export to Iberia or even Scandinavia.