Candlestick de Carrete - 16th Century - Bronze
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Bronze candelabrum in the reel style from Spain, dating to the 16th century, in antique style, measuring 82 mm wide, 82 mm deep, and 86 mm high and weighing 425 g with good used condition and minor age-related imperfections.
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Spool Candle Holder.
16th Century - (over 500 years old)
Bronze - 425 grams in weight - (almost half a kilo)
Good Patina
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A spool candle holder (or spool/rolled candle holder) is a type of candlestick, often made of Bronze, sometimes Brass and of Spanish origin, characterized by its base or body shaped like a spool or reel, popular in the Middle Ages (15th-16th centuries) and an example of the evolution of candlesticks from antiquity (Greece/Rome) to becoming luxury objects and decoration, standing out for its functional and aesthetic structure.
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History and Evolution:
Ancient times:
Candlesticks have existed since antiquity (Greece and Rome), initially made of metal, to hold candles or lamps, used both in homes and in the streets.
In the 15th and 16th centuries; the spool candlestick emerges.
In Spain, Bronze ones with this reel/spool structure become popular.
In the later 17th and 18th centuries; candlesticks evolve into more elaborate designs, becoming essential decorative pieces in celebrations and homes.
Features of the Spool Candlestick:
Form:
The term "spool" refers to the coil or reel shape that forms its body or base.
Material:
commonly Bronze, sometimes Brass, especially in the 16th century.
Function:
To hold a candle vertically, as a functional and decorative utensil.
In summary, the spool candlestick is a historical style, especially notable in Spain, that combines a cylindrical form (the spool) with decorative and functional elements, representing an intermediate stage in the evolution of lighting elements.
Spool Candle Holder.
16th Century - (over 500 years old)
Bronze - 425 grams in weight - (almost half a kilo)
Good Patina
++++++++++++
A spool candle holder (or spool/rolled candle holder) is a type of candlestick, often made of Bronze, sometimes Brass and of Spanish origin, characterized by its base or body shaped like a spool or reel, popular in the Middle Ages (15th-16th centuries) and an example of the evolution of candlesticks from antiquity (Greece/Rome) to becoming luxury objects and decoration, standing out for its functional and aesthetic structure.
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History and Evolution:
Ancient times:
Candlesticks have existed since antiquity (Greece and Rome), initially made of metal, to hold candles or lamps, used both in homes and in the streets.
In the 15th and 16th centuries; the spool candlestick emerges.
In Spain, Bronze ones with this reel/spool structure become popular.
In the later 17th and 18th centuries; candlesticks evolve into more elaborate designs, becoming essential decorative pieces in celebrations and homes.
Features of the Spool Candlestick:
Form:
The term "spool" refers to the coil or reel shape that forms its body or base.
Material:
commonly Bronze, sometimes Brass, especially in the 16th century.
Function:
To hold a candle vertically, as a functional and decorative utensil.
In summary, the spool candlestick is a historical style, especially notable in Spain, that combines a cylindrical form (the spool) with decorative and functional elements, representing an intermediate stage in the evolution of lighting elements.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
425 g
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Bronze
Model
de Carrete - 16th Century
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
86 mm
Width
82 mm
Depth
82 mm
Estimated period
16th century
