BRASS AND WOOD ADJUSTABLE DOUBLE-ARM CANDLESTICK, simple straight shaft with ball-form extension, supported by a circular-form foot with lightly incised rings, adjustable brass arm with a small and a large candle socket, secured by a thumb screw, and underside of foot interior with leaded weight. 18th century. 14" HOA, 4 1/4" D foot.

Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.

Excellent overall condition with expected wear, shaft extension with some losses to the wood, large socket with some as-made roughness to the lower base, wooden base with expected separations and sits slightly uneven.