Mirrored Wall Sconce. Carved pine with gesso/gilt decoration. Shaped iron candle arm with a taper size socket attached to the mouth of the carved creature at the bottom... a lion, I think. Original mirror plate... which no doubt reflected more light two hundred years ago than it does now. Elegant and fanciful. English, 18th century.
Condition: Good antique condition. loss to gilt and cracks.
carved pine... 24 in. tall, 13 in. wide $1400 More info >>
Hogscraper Candlestick with iron wedding band. The shaft is attached to the base with a threaded bolt set with a hand cut nut. The shape, especially the bottom, resemble a device use to scrape off the scorched bristles of a hog... less said about that, the better. Excellent patina and condition. Somewhat larger than most you see... and you see them quite a bit in this country... English, 19th c.
Pair of brass candlesticks with traces of original silvering left on the underside and in a few nicks and crannies. This pair of elegant candle holders has a lot of detail...including an faceted socket and an octagonal stepped base...
French. 18th century.
Condition: Excellent antique condition.