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DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

Estimate €100 - €150
Description
Cord burner Made of wrought iron. It has a square base forming a four-legged stand, with solid, ornately shaped tubular legs finished with half-spheres. Decorated and moulded shaft. Spring-loaded tongs with articulated jaws, the outer edges of which are cut to form the serrated edges of a leaf. The tongs are adorned with shells at the ends. Southern Germany, late 18th century H. 21 cm SSE Some moving parts and traces of rust; handle missing. Comes with a remnant of wax cord (dirty and worn). Ref: ‘Metal Candlesticks: History, Styles, and Techniques’ by Veronika Baur, Schiffer Books for Collectors, 1996, page 160, photo 318
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About the sale GLASSED TERRACOTTA AND FOLK ART, A PRIVATE COLLECTION AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Auction location
Auction time 11/05/2026 at 2:30 PM
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