Candlestick (2) - Cast brass - A pair of altar candlesticks - 52 cm - 13 kg
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Description from the seller
Unique Set of 2 Antique Brass Altar Candlesticks – Baroque Revival (c. 1880) – 52 cm – 12–13 kg
Description:
For sale: A beautiful, monumental and rare set of two large antique brass altar candlesticks (church candlesticks) in Baroque Revival style, dating from the late 19th century (c. 1880). These authentic pieces originally come from a church or cathedral and are in splendid condition.
Features & Details:
• Period: Late 19th century (Circa 1880) – Historicism / Baroque Revival.
• Material: Solid cast brass. Manufactured via the traditional sand-casting method (visible on the inside of the foot).
• Design: Elegant, twisted (spiral) shaft, culminating in a deep drip pan with an authentic pricket to securely hold thick candles.
• Triple-foot Base: The three-sided base symbolizes the Holy Trinity and is richly decorated with Baroque reliefs (cherub heads) and acanthus leaves resting on characteristic claw feet.
• Patina: Equipped with a beautiful, natural patina and light oxidation traces that attest to the authenticity and historical value of the pieces.
Specifications:
• Height: 52 cm
• Base width: 18 cm
• Total weight: approx. 12–13 kg (very heavy, solid quality!)
Unique Set of 2 Antique Brass Altar Candlesticks – Baroque Revival (c. 1880) – 52 cm – 12–13 kg
Description:
For sale: A beautiful, monumental and rare set of two large antique brass altar candlesticks (church candlesticks) in Baroque Revival style, dating from the late 19th century (c. 1880). These authentic pieces originally come from a church or cathedral and are in splendid condition.
Features & Details:
• Period: Late 19th century (Circa 1880) – Historicism / Baroque Revival.
• Material: Solid cast brass. Manufactured via the traditional sand-casting method (visible on the inside of the foot).
• Design: Elegant, twisted (spiral) shaft, culminating in a deep drip pan with an authentic pricket to securely hold thick candles.
• Triple-foot Base: The three-sided base symbolizes the Holy Trinity and is richly decorated with Baroque reliefs (cherub heads) and acanthus leaves resting on characteristic claw feet.
• Patina: Equipped with a beautiful, natural patina and light oxidation traces that attest to the authenticity and historical value of the pieces.
Specifications:
• Height: 52 cm
• Base width: 18 cm
• Total weight: approx. 12–13 kg (very heavy, solid quality!)
Details
Era
1400-1900
Brass type
Cast brass
Title additional information
A pair of altar candlesticks - 52 cm - 13 kg
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
52 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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