Pair of British Brass Candlesticks

late 17th/18th century, boldly molded sockets over baluster turned shafts with exaggerated knops, circular domed bases, 7-3/4 x 5 in.Note: A pair of similar examples can be seen inÿThe Lear Collection: A Study of Copper-Alloy Socket Candlesticks, A.D. 200-1700ÿby Christopher Bangs, 1995, pages 158 and 352, No. 143.Also seeÿThe English Candlestick, 142†5-1925ÿby Eloy Koldeweij, Christie's, 2001, page 87, Cat. 53. - Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition Report: one with solder repairs to socket rim and knop; one with casting flaws to socket; visible seams (as made), light wax residue and verdigris, some scratches, dents, other flaws (as made)