Simply the best of its type! A 17th c. brass candlestick with chased and cut-out decoration, notably on both the socket as well as the base.
Germany, likely Nuremberg, c. 1640-60.
In mint condition, 10 ¼” h.
For related example, cf. Otto Baumgartel Museum, Nürnberg, p. 168.
SOLD.
