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.

Published

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

CONDITION

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