Antique Lighting/Accessories
Pair of Early 19th. century, Tin and Sand Weighted Shopkeeper Candlesticks
A VERY NICE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY MID DRIP “HOGSCRAPER” TYPE CANDLESTICKS, often called Shopkeeper candlesticks, IN TINNED SHEET IRON IN A WONDERFUL OLD AND ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT WITH WONDERFUL OLD SURFACE WITH CONICAL SAND WEIGHTED BASES AND DECORATIVE IRON BANDS.THEY HAVE SAND WEIGHTED CONICAL BASES, LARGE BOTTOM DRIP PANS WITH THE TYPICAL HOGSCRAPER TYPE ADJUSTABLE CANDLE STEMS WITH AND A NICE ADDED TIN BAND, (much like a wedding band type) ON THE SHAFT AND THE RIM.
ALL IN GREAT OLD AND GRUNGY BLACK PAINTED SURFACE. American, probably Pennsylvania, Circa 1830-1860.
These great sticks are in wonderful condition with only the wear, tear and minimal paint loss you would expect from years of use. As you would expect here is a slight difference in sand weight. THEY STILL RETAIN AN OLD VICTORIAN GREEN FELT ON THE BOTTOMS TO PROTECT THE TABLE. Measures 11″ tall, the bases are 6″ across. Snuffer is not included. Price: $825.00 + shipping
