Candlestick Pair Brass Flemish Pricket Heart Initialled Love Token
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FINE PAIR OF LATE 17TH CENTURY, PERSONALISED, FLEMISH, BRASS CANDLESTICKS WITH PRICKETS, POSSIBLY A LOVE TOKEN AS INSCRIBED WITH A HEART MOTIF AND INITIALS
- Personalised : The bottom edge of one side is incised to form a heart & the initials N & D & scrollwork - Characteristic form of the period and unsusually personalized with inscribed initials either side of a heart: motif virtually worn away on one stick and worn but distinguishable on the other
- Inject period atmosphere and charm into the interior - Original condition and patina. - Sturdy, usable condition. - Provenance : Private collection.
Measures: Height to top of pricket : 38cm., 14 inches
Height to top of candlestick rim 34.5cm., 13½ inches Length from foot-to-foot 13cm., 5inches.
17th Century
circa 1680
Brass
Belgium
Designers
Baroque (Of the period)
Commemorative
GOOD. Wear consistent with age and use.
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