GOOD PAIR OF 18th CENTURY CANDLESTICKS

A good pair of mid/late 18th century brass CANDLESTICKS, of “seamed” construction (typical of the period) with petal bases; knopped stems and . Excellent condition. 9.25ins (23.5cms) high. NB: It is difficult to photograph the seams, however a “huff” of your breath quickly reveals them! c1760

** In the 18th century the method of producing tubes of brass and copper had not yet been mastered, and the conventional process at the time was to cast the stem in two halves which were then braised together (hence the seams) before being peened to the base.  The underside of the base was then turned on a lathe, resulting in a smooth semi-polished finish.