M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS
CONTINENTAL BRASS CANDLESTICKS, c1690-1730
Spain, The Low Countries, and France
(Offered Individually)
SPANISH BRASS CANDLESTICK, c1690-1710
The square paw-footed base (indicative of
Spanish design) surmounted by a wide acorn- shape knopped shaft and
elongated nozzle.
Ref : An almost identical candlestick is pictured
in The Brass Book, Schiffer, p. 168, Fig. C, with the comment,
"The feet are the most
sophisticated and detailed of any of the footed candlesticks shown".
8": High / Base 5" Square
SOLD
# 6414
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RARE SPANISH BELL METAL CANDLESTICK, c1690
The dished base with a
high-raised band within an
octagonal foot, surmounted by a bobbin-knopped shaft and
elongated nozzle;
distinct reddish tinge to the metal; hand made threads; very rare
Ref : The Brass Book, Schiffer, p. 189, Fig. A shows a candlestick
with same foot and spiral shaft. In Figure C, he notes :
"The high-raised band on the base relates
this to seventeen century Spanish candlesticks."
5.75" High / Base 5" Diameter
SOLD
#6410
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LOW COUNTRIES or FLEMISH BRASS CANDLESTICK,
c1690
The hexagonal dished base (indicative of Low
Countries) surmounted by 2 squared and one round bladed knops
and an elongated spool-form nozzle
5.25" High / The Base 4"
SOLD
#6411a
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LOW COUNTRIES or FLEMISH BRASS CANDLESTICK,
c1690-1700
The square dished base surrounded by canted corners surmounted by
bladed knops to the shaft and an elongated nozzle with ejection hole;
very slight reddish tinge to the brass
Ref : See Domestic Metalwork, 1640-1820,
Gentle & Field, p. 130, Figure 30, for two similar sticks with
acorn knops.
6" High
SOLD
#6411
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LOUIS XV BRASS CANDLESTICK, c1720-40
Formerly with Silvering
The high octagonal faceted domed base (indicative of 18th century
France), surmounted by a tapering stem having double-cushioned
faceted knops and an octagonal faceted slightly convex nozzle
8.5" High / Base 4.5" Diameter
SOLD
#6415
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Also
See :
Pair of George II Brass Square-Based Candlesticks
England, c1740,
7-7/8" High
Pair George II Small Brass
Petal-Base Tapersticks
England, c1740,
4.5" High
Early Georgian Brass Pedestal Snuffer Stand with Original Scissors
England, c1720-40
And :
Beautiful Brass!
The color of gold
The warmth of the sun
We welcome and encourage
all inquiries regarding our stock. We will make every attempt to answer any questions you might
have.
For
information, call (901) 761-1163 or (901) 827-4668,
or
Email : mfcreech@bellsouth.net or mfordcreech@gmail.com
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M. Ford Creech Antiques & Fine Arts / 581
South Perkins Road / Memphis,
TN 38117 / USA /
Wed.-Sat. 11-6, or by appointment
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