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LOT 0365
Medieval Pewter Tripod Candlestick with Relief Decoration
FLANDERS, 13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (165 grams, 8 cm).
Hemispherical cup to top, six semi-circular loops to neck and shoulder, decoration to each of three faces in relief comprising: a rider on horseback; a lion; a male and female figure embracing, each corner with a D-shaped flange with zoomorphic or foliate ornament. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Pierre-Richard Royer, 2010.
Ex central London gallery.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202060.
Literature
Cf. Eagan, G., The Medieval Household: Daily Living c.1150-1450, MOLA, London, 2010, p.135, for similar.
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LOT 0365
Medieval Pewter Tripod Candlestick with Relief Decoration
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
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