Description:
- Renaissance style candle, made of bronze.
- In this case we are dealing with a very peculiar style candlestick.
- It is made up of three pieces: the handle, the body or deposit and the taphole.
- The handle has a beautiful leaf shape, while the taphole is made in the shape of a griffin (mythological creature). The original lid has been retained.
- It is Renaissance in style, with an elegant and very attractive design.
- It is complete and in perfect condition.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on where it was made, the maker's details, or any other information.
Conservation and Damage:
- The lamp is in a perfect state of preservation.
- It retains a spectacular period patina.
- It has minor knocks and scratches due to age.
- The object shows the wear and tear typical of it's age.
Comments:
- Both measurements and weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos do not match the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
4155 - RENAISSANCE STYLE BRONZE CANDLE. MYTHOLOGICAL GRIFFIN. 19th c.