Two German Brass Candlesticks

possibly 17th century, socket on a turned baluster shaft above a mid drip pan on a wide base, 7-5/8 x 4-5/8 in.; baluster form socket with single discoid knop under rim, on a shallow mid drip pan and bell form base, 6-1/4 x 4-1/2 in.Note: A similar candlestick example can be seen inÿThe Lear Collection: A Study of Copper-Alloy Socket Candlesticks, A.D. 200-1700ÿby Christopher Bangs, 1995, pages 120 and 291, No. 90 - Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition Report: shaft and base associated (color variation), two solder repairs to base rim, small flaws to socket lip (as made), and faint crack at base of shaft;ÿsmall patch repair to base, small crack to knop; some verdigris, other small scratches and dents, minor flaws (as made)ÿÿ