The Age of Oak - 9th April 2025
Lot 311
A RARE FRANCO-FLEMISH BRASS SOCKET CANDLESTICK
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000
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Description
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.