Maritime object - Bronze- Ship's / Train Candle Holder
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This French cast-bronze ship or train candlestick has a gimbal suspension, Victorian style and an estimated date from the first half of the 20th century, and stands 26 cm tall.
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Maritime Objects - Cast Bronze - Ship / Train Candle Holder.
Gimbaled Ship's Candle Holder
The gimbal mechanism keeps the candle holder hanging upright, even when the ship is rocking.
As well as being used aboard a ship or train, these candle holders 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”.
A stunning ship's / train candle holder.
The candle holder can stand upright or hang on the wall of a ship; the gimbal suspension keeps the candle upright.
This candle holder is a true collector's item and an eye-catcher on your sideboard.
The candle holder is approx. 26 cm high.
The base measures approx. 14.5 cm x 12 cm in diameter.
The dish has a diameter of 8.5 cm.
The height when hanging is 15 cm, and it measures 23 cm from the wall.
Weight approx. 1.2 kg.
Offered as shown in the photos.
Please see the photos for details.
Will be carefully and securely packaged and sent by registered mail
with a T&T code so you can track the shipment.
PLEASE NOTE!!!
NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE EU!!!
Maritime Objects - Cast Bronze - Ship / Train Candle Holder.
Gimbaled Ship's Candle Holder
The gimbal mechanism keeps the candle holder hanging upright, even when the ship is rocking.
As well as being used aboard a ship or train, these candle holders 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”.
A stunning ship's / train candle holder.
The candle holder can stand upright or hang on the wall of a ship; the gimbal suspension keeps the candle upright.
This candle holder is a true collector's item and an eye-catcher on your sideboard.
The candle holder is approx. 26 cm high.
The base measures approx. 14.5 cm x 12 cm in diameter.
The dish has a diameter of 8.5 cm.
The height when hanging is 15 cm, and it measures 23 cm from the wall.
Weight approx. 1.2 kg.
Offered as shown in the photos.
Please see the photos for details.
Will be carefully and securely packaged and sent by registered mail
with a T&T code so you can track the shipment.
PLEASE NOTE!!!
NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE EU!!!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Victorian Style
Type
Ship / Train Lantern. Cardan Ship's Lantern.
Title additional information
Ship's / Train Candle Holder
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
26 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
1.2 g
Estimated period
First half of the 20th century.
