Brass Gimble Mounted Candlestick With Double Sided Face
Stock No
AOTA024
2024
- £475.00
- €571 Euro
- $594 US Dollar
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Item Description
This 19th-century brass gimbal-mounted candlestick is a fascinating and uniquely peculiar piece!
Originally designed for use on ships, the gimbal allows it to be moved around the ship, placed on a desk, or even hung on the wall during challenging weather conditions.
The presence of a counterweight ensures that the candle and drip pan sway with the movement, keeping the candle upright.
What makes this candlestick truly remarkable is the inclusion of not just one, but two faces resembling flames.
Is it a flame, a sprite, wee willy winky, an imp, or even the faerie who watches over your candle.
Standing at 22.5 cm high, complete with glass eyes, bushy eyebrows and monstrous teeth what a wonderfully different folk art piece.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Item Dimensions
H: 22.5cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7342 108825
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