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Pair of Large Italian Renaissance Brass Altar Pricket Candlesticks
- Period
- 1580 - 1620
- Origin
- Italy
- Dimensions
- W 6" × H 21" × D 6"
- Reference
- #Marh3637
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
Each of cast brass (copper alloy with high zinc content), of bold architectural form, the knopped baluster stems rising from tripod bases with lion-mask and scroll ornament, set on paw feet, and supporting wide dished drip-pans with tall tapering prickets. The upper baluster with acanthus knops and turned mouldings, the whole with a rich, dry patina from centuries of liturgical use.
