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Large elm candle holder, 18th century
Probable origin: Normandy
Typical Louis XIV shape
Turned shaft with a wax-collecting dish at the top
Original hole for raising the candle as it burns down
Tripod base secured with original wrought-iron nails
Base held in place by a key, as was customary at the time
The charm of this piece lies in its age: a small V-shaped gap at the top of the candle receptacle and a few scratches.
Stable and solid
Good overall condition
A beautiful decorative object for an entrance hall, a living room...
h: 123.5 cm
width: 45.2 cm
diameter of candle holder: 5.8 cm and h: 14.4 cm
Ref: A601BNOWNS