Antique Altarpiece - Fire-gilded copper - 1850-1900 - Ormolu Altar Candlestick

Magnificent Antique Fire-Gilt Church Candlestick (56 cm) – 19th-Century Ormolu Altar Candlestick with Eucharistic Relief
A splendid, authentic ormolu altar candlestick with Eucharistic relief. 19th-century Catholic altar candlestick (circa 1870), standing 56 cm tall. This candlestick is in beautiful, original condition and features a high-quality, deep fire-gilded finish (ormolu), which gives the piece a warm golden glow and excellent protection against oxidation.
The tripod base, with elegant claw feet, is richly decorated with Neoclassical meander motifs and displays the complete Eucharistic symbolism on its three sides:
1. The All-Seeing Eye (within a triangle with rays of light) – symbol of the Divine Presence and the Holy Trinity.
2. Ears of wheat – symbol of the Bread (the Body of Christ).
3. Bunches of grapes / vineyard – symbol of the Wine (the Blood of Christ).
The candlestick has a beautiful fluted baluster stem and retains its original candle spike (pique-cierge) at the top for securing large (altar) candles. The inside of the base shows the authentic, heavy 19th-century casting.
A unique and highly decorative historical piece, perfect as a focal point in a classical or eclectic interior, or for the serious collector of religious antiques.
Specifications:
* Type: Altar candlestick / church candlestick
* Period: 19th century (Napoleon III / Neoclassical)
* Material: Bronze/brass with original fire gilding (ormolu)
* Height: 56 cm
* Condition: Excellent antique condition with beautiful patina. No restorations or holes; it has not been polished either.