Pair of Large Brass Altar Pricket Candlesticks with a Baluster Shaft and a Tripod Base. French Work. 18th century
Pair of large 18th-century brass altar pricket candlesticks, with a shaft turned in superimposed balusters and rings.
Wide drip pan surmounted by the original prick, moulded faceted triangular base resting on three small feet.
Dimensions: Width: 15.5 cm | Depth: 14 cm | Height: 50.5 cm.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
| Period | 18th century |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | France |
| Style | Neoclassical |
| Materials | Brass |
| Dimensions | Width 15.5 cm × Depth 14 cm × Height 50.5 cm Width 6.1 in × Depth 5.51 in × Height 19.88 in |
| Condition | Good condition |
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Each pricket candlestick features a brass shaft vigorously turned in superimposed balusters, rings and bands, surmounted by a wide moulded drip pan carrying its original iron prick intended to spike the candle. The faceted triangular base, tiered with strong mouldings, rests on three small feet, the classic silhouette of altar fittings.
These pricket candlesticks belong to the art of the 18th-century brass-founder and metalworker, who supplied churches and chapels with fittings in turned brass. Removed from their liturgical context, they are today prized as objects of haute époque, whose frank turning and gilt patina suit all interiors.
Condition report: Good general condition given its age. Brass with a deep gilt patina. A pair of character, superb on a fireplace, a console or a large table, possibly mounted as lamps.
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