Candlestick Antique Indonesian - Brass

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Paul Wullems
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He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.

Estimate  € 300 - € 400
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This 19th-century Indonesian antique brass candlestick has a turned stem, a central drip tray and a traditional pricket.

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Antique Indonesian Colonial Brass Candlestick – 19th Century

A distinctive antique candlestick from colonial Indonesia, dating to the 19th century. The richly turned stem features a broad central drip tray and a traditional pricket for securing the candle.

The substantial candlestick weighs approximately 1,320 grams and displays an attractive aged patina, including traces of green-blue oxidation. The underside reveals casting marks and an old lead-filled base, characteristic of traditional metalwork construction.

Details / Specifications
Origin: Colonial Indonesia
Period: Approximately 19th century (approximately 125–225 years old)
Type: Pricket candlestick with central drip tray
Material: Brass or bronze
Height: approx. 23.5 cm
Drip tray diameter: approx. 12.5 cm
Weight: approx. 1,320 g
Condition: Antique condition with age-related wear, patina and slight tilt

Seller's Story

We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers. Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.

Antique Indonesian Colonial Brass Candlestick – 19th Century

A distinctive antique candlestick from colonial Indonesia, dating to the 19th century. The richly turned stem features a broad central drip tray and a traditional pricket for securing the candle.

The substantial candlestick weighs approximately 1,320 grams and displays an attractive aged patina, including traces of green-blue oxidation. The underside reveals casting marks and an old lead-filled base, characteristic of traditional metalwork construction.

Details / Specifications
Origin: Colonial Indonesia
Period: Approximately 19th century (approximately 125–225 years old)
Type: Pricket candlestick with central drip tray
Material: Brass or bronze
Height: approx. 23.5 cm
Drip tray diameter: approx. 12.5 cm
Weight: approx. 1,320 g
Condition: Antique condition with age-related wear, patina and slight tilt

Seller's Story

We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers. Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
1320 g
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
Indonesia
Material
Brass
Model
Antique Indonesian
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
23.5 cm
Width
12.5 cm
Depth
12.5 cm
Estimated period
19th century
The NetherlandsVerified
2674
Objects sold
100%
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