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Capstan Candlestick

Rare Pair of 16th / 17th Century Dwarf Brass Capstan Candlesticks, Netherlands
Rare Pair of 16th / 17th Century Dwarf Brass Capstan Candlesticks, Netherlands

Rare Pair of 16th / 17th Century Dwarf Brass Capstan Candlesticks, Netherlands

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Both of these rare & diminutive 'dwarf' brass capstan candlesticks, aka ‘Rokkandelaars’ (Dutch

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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Rare Pair of Capstan Candlesticks
Rare Pair of Capstan Candlesticks

Rare Pair of Capstan Candlesticks

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H 10.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in

Rare Pair of Capstan Candlesticks

Located in Westwood, NJ

A rare and large pair of brass capstan candlesticks with mid drips.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Unusual 16th Century-Style Capstan Candlesticks
Pair of Unusual 16th Century-Style Capstan Candlesticks

Pair of Unusual 16th Century-Style Capstan Candlesticks

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Unusual pair of sterling silver, Capstan candlesticks, in the 16th century style, Gorham

Category

Vintage 1920s English Medieval Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of British Sterling Victorian Capstan Candlesticks in the European Style
Pair of British Sterling Victorian Capstan Candlesticks in the European Style

Pair of British Sterling Victorian Capstan Candlesticks in the European Style

By Charles Stuart Harris

Located in New York, NY

Pair of unusual, British, sterling silver, Victorian, Capstan candlesticks in the European style

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Low Brass Capstan's Sticks
Pair of Low Brass Capstan's Sticks

Pair of Low Brass Capstan's Sticks

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H 5.75 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in

Pair of Low Brass Capstan's Sticks

Located in Westwood, NJ

An early pair of brass capstan candlesticks with mid drip.  

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Unusual Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks in the 16th Century Capstan Style
Unusual Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks in the 16th Century Capstan Style

Unusual Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks in the 16th Century Capstan Style

Located in New York, NY

Unusual pair of sterling silver candlesticks in the 16th century Capstan style made to resemble

Category

Vintage 1930s American Dutch Colonial Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

17th Century Brass Capstan-Candlesticks
17th Century Brass Capstan-Candlesticks

17th Century Brass Capstan-Candlesticks

Located in Delft, NL

17th century brass capstan-candlesticks. Brass ribbed knob capstan- candlesticks with

Category

Antique 17th Century European Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Capstan Candlesticks in the 16th Century Style
Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Capstan Candlesticks in the 16th Century Style

Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Capstan Candlesticks in the 16th Century Style

By Robert Pringle & Sons

Located in New York, NY

Rare, sterling silver, Victorian pair of Capstan candlesticks in the 16th century European style

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 17th Century European Brass Candlesticks
Pair of 17th Century European Brass Candlesticks

Pair of 17th Century European Brass Candlesticks

Located in Essex, MA

A pair of 17th century (or earlier) European brass capstan candlesticks, the tapered socket with

Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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17th Century French Bronze Candlestick
17th Century French Bronze Candlestick

17th Century French Bronze Candlestick

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H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

17th Century French Bronze Candlestick

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Very sweet little French bronze candlestick dating from the 17th century. Measures: 15.5 cm high 8 x 8 cm base. Free shipping.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique French Renaissance Style Bronze Candlesticks, 19th Century
Pair of Antique French Renaissance Style Bronze Candlesticks, 19th Century

Pair of Antique French Renaissance Style Bronze Candlesticks, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of small 19th century bronze candlesticks (“bougeoirs” in French) was crafted in the Renaissance style. The circular molded base has two rings of Greek key – one on the ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

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