Two Large Heemskirk Candlesticks – Tulip Shaped. SOLD

A fine pair of two  Dutch late 17th century Heemskirk candlesticks. Each exceptional brass  brass stick cast in four pieces. The round profiled base; the lower part of the stem with a baluster.; the drip-pan , the top decoratred with a circle;; the upper part of the stem repeating the lower part with the baluster shaped nozzle with one hole. The upper part of the stem has a pin, which is connected through the drippan and under part with the base.

Literature:

Koper & Brons Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Onno ter Kuile;  Page 109, photo 151 for simular piece.

Old Domestic Base-Metal Candlesticks. R.F. Michaelis, Page 78, photo 108 a&b.

The Netherlands, 

Late 17th century.

Period : William & Mary.

Height: 26 cm. (10,2 inches)

Diam. base2  cm.  (3,9 inches)