The Age of Oak - 9th April 2025
Lot 307
AN EXTREMELY RARE PAIR OF HUGUENOT MAKER MARKED WROUGHT IRON PRICKET CANDLESTICKS
Estimate £5,000 - £8,000
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Description
AN EXTREMELY RARE PAIR OF HUGUENOT MAKER MARKED WROUGHT IRON PRICKET CANDLESTICKS
IN THE MANNER OF JEAN TIJOU, C.1695
with traces of bole, paint and gilding, each intricately worked in the Baroque manner, having a triform body formed from broken 'C' scrolls, with beaded decoration, a drip-pan positioned to the centre of each pricket, on three scallop-shell feet, one with maker’s initials ‘PF’ (2)
45cm high
Catalogue Note
These rare candlesticks are in the manner of Jean Tijou (fl. 1689–1712), a French Huguenot ironworker, who arrived in England in 1689. It is possible these candlesticks were made in his workshop or a another similar. Tilou enjoyed the patronage of William III and Mary II, making the gates and railings for Hampton Court Palace. He also worked at Kensington Palaceand produced screens and grilles for St. Paul’s Cathedral under the guidance of Sir Christoper Wren Further examples of his work can be seen at country houses such as Easton Neston, Burghley and Chatsworth.