17TH CENTURY SPANISH COPPER ALLOY TWIST STEM CANDLESTICK c1680 ; M. Ford Creech Antiques

17TH CENTURY COPPER ALLOY SPIRAL TWIST STEM CANDLESTICK

Spain, c1680

The small candlestick with spiral twist to the stem below a pierced spool shaped socket
and raised on a dished octagonal base

Ref : 'The Brass Book', Schiffer, p. 189, Pl. A, for a similar example :
Regarding spiral twists, Schiffer notes :

"They are all rare and very desirable.

The Winterthur Museum has spial andirons in the same room as the spiral legged furniture,

and of course, spiral candlesticks."

This form is seen from about 1650 forward.

Condition : Excellent, with nicks and small scratches appropropriate to age and usage.

6" High / The Foot, 5.25" Diameter / 14.1 oz.

SOLD

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17th Century Copper Alloy Spiral Twist Stem Candlestick, Spain, c1680

See Also :

Three 17th Century Copper Alloy Candlesticks :

Left : 'Capstan' Candlestick, Spain or Portugal, 17th Century 5" High, 13.1 oz.;

Middle : A Very Good Quality 'Heemskerk' Candlestick, Dutch, c1650, 8-5/8" High, 42.1 oz.

Ref : 'Domestic Metalwork. 1640-1820', Gentle & Feild, p. 123, Pl. 12, for an almost identical example;

Right : Rare Spiral Twist Stem Candlestick, Spanish, c1680, 6" High, 14.1 oz; spiral twist with hexagonal base.

All spiral twists are rare and desirable. Ref : 'The Brass Book', Schiffer, p. 189, Pl. A, for a similar example

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17th Century Copper Alloy Spiral Twist Stem Candlestick, Spain, c1680

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