Maritime object - Cast Bronze- Ship's candle holder / Train candle holder

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Bronze Cardan ship and railway candle holder, dating to the first half of the 20th century in a Victorian antique style, 26 cm tall with a 12.5 cm foot diameter, 8.5 cm bowl diameter, 22 cm from the wall when hung (or 15 cm in hanging position), weighing 1160 g, from France, in good used condition with minor signs of age and small stains.

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Cardan ship's candlestick

The Cardan mechanism keeps the candlestick hanging straight, even when the ship rolls.

In addition to use aboard a ship or in a train, these candlesticks can also be placed on a surface or mounted on the wall as decoration.

In French antique shops they are often referred to as "bougeoir de marine".

The height of the candlestick is 26 cm.

The base diameter is 12.5 cm

The dish has a diameter of 8.5 cm.

The height in the hanging position is 15 cm, and 22 cm from the wall when measured.

Weight 1160 g.

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Shipped carefully packed, traceable and insured.

NB
Tin and candle are for example

Cardan ship's candlestick

The Cardan mechanism keeps the candlestick hanging straight, even when the ship rolls.

In addition to use aboard a ship or in a train, these candlesticks can also be placed on a surface or mounted on the wall as decoration.

In French antique shops they are often referred to as "bougeoir de marine".

The height of the candlestick is 26 cm.

The base diameter is 12.5 cm

The dish has a diameter of 8.5 cm.

The height in the hanging position is 15 cm, and 22 cm from the wall when measured.

Weight 1160 g.

View the photos carefully for your own impression.

Shipped carefully packed, traceable and insured.

NB
Tin and candle are for example

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Victorian Style
Bronze type
Cast Bronze
Type
Cardan Ship's Candlestick / Train Candlestick
Title additional information
Ship's candle holder / Train candle holder
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
26 cm
Width
12.5 cm
Depth
22 cm
Weight
1160 g
Estimated period
First half of the 20th century
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