Tall Adjustable Tin Candleholder

Early 19th Century Robust Tin, Adjustable Candlestick with an oval pan base and carrier handle. Made of tinned sheet iron, similar in concept to the helix/spiral candleholders with  five levels of adjustment obtained by moving the nicely scrolled handle.  The oval pan of the push up candlestick (7.5" x 5") and the open handle which can be used to hang are unusual variations.  Taller than most candlesticks, it measures 17 inches in height. A form not commonly found, it is a superb example of the art of the tinsmith. An identical example is found in the National Gallery of Art, Index of American Design. Condition is excellent as is the patina.
$1950.00
R16F130511

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