ASSORTED SPANISH BRASS CANDLESTICKS, LOT OF TWO, each with a hollow drum-form base with ribbing to the top and bottom edges, baluster-form stems, candle sockets comprising of an example with two circular-form extracting holes and remaining example with two square-form extracting holes, top of each slightly wavy. Third quarter 17th century. 5 3/4" H, 5 1/2" D base and 8 1/2" H, 5" D base.
Literature: Parallels Schiffer - The Brass Book, p. 167, fig. B.

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

Good overall condition with expected wear, some scattered light denting, tallest example with a repair to edge of base and to the top at stem and base juncture.