Heemskerk - Taperstick - Bronze - Brass - Dutch candlestick

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A heavy Dutch bronze gilt candlestick dating to circa 1800, with a baluster shaft, intermediate cup, unpierced upper bowl, circular tiered base, weighing 792.5 g and measuring 19.5 cm high by 10.2 cm in diameter, in excellent condition with only minor signs of wear.

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Beautiful candlestick in gilded bronze (sand-cast brass) model called "Heemskerk", origin Netherlands circa 1800
Fairly heavy chandelier, whose shaft is baluster-shaped, with an intermediate cup, a solid upper bonnet not pierced, and a circular domed and stepped base. Although this type of candlesticks has been made since the 16th century, and our model is later, the pattern remains rare to find.
Very good condition and attractive patina. Minimal signs of use, normal for its age.
Dimensions: Height 19.5 cm x Base diameter 10.2 cm. Weight: 792.5 g (1.75 pounds).
Careful packaging, rapid insured shipping by Colissimo.

Beautiful candlestick in gilded bronze (sand-cast brass) model called "Heemskerk", origin Netherlands circa 1800
Fairly heavy chandelier, whose shaft is baluster-shaped, with an intermediate cup, a solid upper bonnet not pierced, and a circular domed and stepped base. Although this type of candlesticks has been made since the 16th century, and our model is later, the pattern remains rare to find.
Very good condition and attractive patina. Minimal signs of use, normal for its age.
Dimensions: Height 19.5 cm x Base diameter 10.2 cm. Weight: 792.5 g (1.75 pounds).
Careful packaging, rapid insured shipping by Colissimo.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
792.5 g
Over 200 years old
Yes
Title additional information
Dutch candlestick
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Bronze - Brass
Designer/artist/maker
Heemskerk
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
19.5 cm
Width
10.2 cm
Depth
3.7 cm
Estimated period
Circa 1800
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Objects sold
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