DETAILS
This piece is of typical seamed construction for this type of antique French candlestick. It is cast in two pieces and screws together at the base by coarse hand made threads. The candlestick may have been silvered at one time. There is evidence of silver at the bottom.
STYLE
Baroque
PLACE OF ORIGIN
France | Europe
PERIOD
Louis XIV (1643-1715)
DATE
Early 18th century
DIMENSIONS
Width 5.25 Depth 5.25 Height 10 inches
CONDITION
Note: the base is slightly bent causing a slight lean to the stick as most do.