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LOT 0370

Published Iron Alpine Candle Holder

FRANCE OR SWITZERLAND, 19TH CENTURY A.D.

14 1/2 in. (687 grams, 36.5 cm).

With spring arm to secure the candle, with raised tray feature.

Provenance

From a private collection.
Ex Nic McElhatton, former chairman of Christie's South Kensington.
Property of a Berkshire, UK, collector.

Accompanied by copies of the relevant book pages where published.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Published

Ashley, Robert, The Rushlight and Related Holders - A Regional View, Ashley Publications, 2001, illustrated on p.302, no.274.

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LOT 0370

Published Iron Alpine Candle Holder

Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)

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