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18Th Century French Brass Candlestick

Stock No

5425

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2015
  • £395.00
  • €469 Euro
  • $535 US Dollar

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Item Description

A fine French brass candlestick with a stem made in two parts, the resulting brazing line running through the stem and socket. On a turned base with traces of engraving allover.

Made circa 1720.

Finding a pair of similar candlesticks in the collection of the V & A, accession number 969-1882, it is learnt that this model of stick was first developed by Louis XIV's court designer, Jean Berain, and published in his 'dessinateur de la Chambre et du Cabinet du Roi in 1711. Louis XIV's order to melt domestic silver to finance French military campaigns in 1689 and again in 1709 greatly encouraged the production of domestic metalware in bronze which could then be plated with silver or gilded to imitate the precious metals.

dia:5 37/16 in x h:8 3/16

 

 

Item Info

Seller

WALPOLES

Seller Location

London, London

Period

18th Century & Earlier

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

London, London

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)207 7275263

+44 (0)7831 561042

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