A rare mid-16th century copper alloy socket candlestick, circa 1550
A rare mid-16th century copper alloy socket candlestick, circa 1550
The slightly waisted socket with upper flange and moulded lower rim, and on a short knopped upper stem, the central drip-pan dished and on a lower stem topped by a cup, the base circular, spreading and with a central dished flange and a flared footrim, with decorative lines, 14cm base diameter x 24.5cm high
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A rare mid-16th century copper alloy socket candlestick, circa 1550
The slightly waisted socket with upper flange and moulded lower rim, and on a short knopped upper stem, the central drip-pan dished and on a lower stem topped by a cup, the base circular, spreading and with a central dished flange and a flared footrim, with decorative lines, 14cm base diameter x 24.5cm high