18th Century Indo-Portuguese Painted and Gilt Teak Pricket Candlesticks - Near Pair

Description

DETAILS
This hand carved, set of two large antique altar sticks was fashioned in a style prevalent in Europe in … more DETAILS
This hand carved, set of two large antique altar sticks was fashioned in a style prevalent in Europe in the 17th-18th centuries. Retaining the original, hand forged iron pricket, each features a broad, round, drip pan over a triform, waisted stem that rests atop a heavy, footed, triform base with fleur-de-lis carved details that are echoed on the upper portion. The pair displays a white and gilt painted finish. A very decorative pair!

STYLE
Baroque

COLOR(S)
Gold, white

PLACE OF ORIGIN
India

PERIOD
Mid 18th century

DATE
Circa 1760

DIMENSIONS
(1) Width 5.5 Depth 5.5 Height 22.25 inches | Base: Height 19 inches, Pricket: Height 3.25 inches

(1) Width 5.5 Depth 5.5 Height 21.75 inches | Base: Height 19.25 inches, Pricket: Height 2.5 inches less