Null Copper pen candlestick, 85 cm high

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Copper pen candlestick, 85 cm high

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Copper pen candlestick, 85 cm high

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Estim. 40 - 60 EUR

Set of seven copper and brass pans. A fixing bar is included. L. 87 cm. A circular tray and various copper and brass items are included, including pourers, a hand-held candlestick, a small cauldron, etc... (dents).

Estim. 100 - 300 EUR

Pair of large pen candlesticks in bronze height: 125 cm.

Estim. 450 - 550 EUR

An unusual and interesting anthropomorphically shaped combination candlestick, inkwell, and pen rest, of a type used primarily by travelling scribes in India and Persia. The piece is comprised of a spherical rotating inkwell with a wide funnel mouth, set on two curved legs with stylized feet and a folding, forked tail. Above the legs and inkwell is a thin stem terminating in the sconce and floral shaped drip-pan of the candlestick. Connecting the inkwell and candlestick are two arms with three upwardly curved protrusions that act as pen rests. Nearly every surface of this piece has been decoratively damascened in gold and silver throughout, though much of it is worn now. India or Persia, 19th century. Dimensions: H: 8 3/8 in., (21.3 cm.) Fair condition for age. All parts and mechanisms seem to be present and functional. Damascene is worn across much of surface.

Current bid 12 EUR

Large lot in copper, brass and pewter including miniature objects, paterres, candlesticks, vases, crucifixes... From 3 to 23cm. Wear and tear.

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