Candleholder - Brass - A socket candlestick, Netherlandish, 16th century

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Netherlandish brass socket candlestick from the 16th century in good condition with patina and minor wear.

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16th-century brass socket candlestick – Netherlandish
Height: 10.7 cm

A rare late 16th-century brass candlestick with a flared, bell-shaped base and pierced socket. The bold, practical form is characteristic of early 16th-century lighting design in the Low Countries, where brass objects for daily use were skillfully cast with functional yet elegant proportions.

Condition:
Good condition considering age. Losses and dents to the lower rim, surface wear, oxidation, and patina throughout. Please refer to photos for a fuller impression.

Provenance:
From a private Belgian collection.


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16th-century brass socket candlestick – Netherlandish
Height: 10.7 cm

A rare late 16th-century brass candlestick with a flared, bell-shaped base and pierced socket. The bold, practical form is characteristic of early 16th-century lighting design in the Low Countries, where brass objects for daily use were skillfully cast with functional yet elegant proportions.

Condition:
Good condition considering age. Losses and dents to the lower rim, surface wear, oxidation, and patina throughout. Please refer to photos for a fuller impression.

Provenance:
From a private Belgian collection.


Please note that we currently do not ship orders to the United States.

Seller's Story

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Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Title additional information
A socket candlestick, Netherlandish, 16th century
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10.7 cm
Width
10.8 cm
Depth
10.8 cm
Estimated period
16th century
The NetherlandsVerified
735
Objects sold
100%
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