Two Pairs of English Petal-base Candlesticks

Description:

Two Pairs of English Petal-base Candlesticks, probably Birmingham, England, third quarter 18th century, with scalloped drip catchers, petal and disk knops, and lobed petal bases, ht. to 8 in.

Provenance: The shorter pair from the Brimfield Antique Show, August 1975; taller pair from T.D. Williams, Litchfield, Connecticut, September 1975.
Estimate $400-600

The taller pair has lead solder reinforcing on the underside; one of the shorter pair has a very small repair to a lobe on the socket.


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