Bronze spindle candlestick, Flanders, late XVIᵉ century - Lot 160

Bronze spindle candlestick, Flanders, late XVIᵉ century Finely cast bronze spindle candlestick of Flemish origin, dated circa 1580-1600, featuring a slender stem turned into a baluster decorated with successive knots, a wide drip tray and a central spindle intended to receive a wax candle, resting on a stepped circular base supported by three ball feet, surface with old patina with wear consistent with age, underside showing traces of oxidation and casting marks characteristic of productions of the period. Details: origin Flanders; period late XVIᵉ century, circa 1580-1600; material cast bronze; total height 34 cm (27.5 cm without brooch); diameter of base 11.5 cm; weight 2.2 kg; condition wear and old patina consistent with age.