24-171. A courting candlestick on tripod base

Price: $425

Sold by Phillips and Durkin Antiques

24-171. A courting candlestick made of hand-wrought iron and mounted on a tripod base. The round base is dimple decorated on the perimeter. Completed with a height adjustable candle socket with tab. The top ends in a finger handle or chairhood with a simi-rat tail tip. In as found condition with some pitting to the surface. All freely working, and measuring approximately 11” h x 4.25” dia. Ca. 18th century. Lighting Devices: All Lighting Devices: Candles Lighting Devices: Wrought Iron