A rare pair of large brass candlesticks with square bases.

Period:
17th century
Dimensions:
70 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm
Reference:
100-846

€ 6500



A rare pair of large brass candlesticks with square bases.

This model of candlestick was made for use in synagogues, which is why they are rarely found in the antiques trade.
 
Dutch, circa 1650.
 
Height 70 cm.
 
Literature: 
The Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, published by Waanders in Zwolle.
Catalogue Kunst en Antiekbeurs te Delft, 1983, page 110.
 
Former collection:
antique dealer Charles van de Heijden in Rotterdam,
then private collection in Amsterdam.

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