A RARE FRANCO-FLEMISH BRASS SOCKET CANDLESTICK

A RARE FRANCO-FLEMISH BRASS SOCKET CANDLESTICK

C.1520-40

with rectangular extraction apertures to the tapering socket, the stem with a pair of acorn knops between three blade knops, the base with a high, domed central section and flared foot rim

24cm high, 13.5cm diameter

Literature

See Christoper Bangs, The Lear Collection: A Study of Copper-Alloy Socket Candlesticks A.D.200-1700, cat no. 39.