Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12

Tall Late 19th Century Brass Repousse Church Pricket, Candlestick

$995
£752.25
€878.17
CA$1,415.84
A$1,436.11
CHF 820.06
MX$17,391.78
NOK 9,654.10
SEK 9,622.06
DKK 6,564.37

About the Item

Originally used in a French chapel, this exquisite brass repousse pricket or candlestick from the late nineteenth century stands at over two and a half feet tall and features intricate detailing of acanthus leaves and laurels, as well as geometric designs, rosettes, and drapery. The triangular base is adorned with religious symbols which include a lamb, the divine triangle, a sheaf of wheat and grape leaves. Standing on lion's paws feet, this pricket can hold a candle with a diameter of up to six inches. c. 1890. Measure: 30-in height.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Repoussé
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Fayetteville, AR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20B1391stDibs: LU983225760452

More From This Seller

View All
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Giltwood Candlesticks or Prickets

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Giltwood Candlesticks or Prickets

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of giltwood French Empire period prickets or candlesticks was originally used on the altar of a church. They were hand-carved and exquisitely gilded on only one side as a m...

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Late 19th Century French Bronze Candlesticks with Grapes, Grape Leaves

Pair of Late 19th Century French Bronze Candlesticks with Grapes, Grape Leaves

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of late nineteenth century French bronze candlesticks features a grape and grape leaf motif and fluting. Each candlestick measures 9.25 inches tall by 4.5 inches in diamete...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Rare 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Copper and Bronze Lampe Bouillotte

Rare 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Copper and Bronze Lampe Bouillotte

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Called a "lampe bouillotte" in French, this late eighteenth century Louis XVI period lamp was originally used for the card game of the same name, la bouillotte, which became popular ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Large Napoleon III Period French Bronze Wall Sconce of Classical Female Figure

Large Napoleon III Period French Bronze Wall Sconce of Classical Female Figure

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This Napoleon III period bronze sconce features a classical female figure standing atop curling acanthus and flowers. Two candle arms extend from the floral base. The unusual large s...

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Twentieth Century French Gilt Metal Wall Sconce for Two Candles

Mid-Twentieth Century French Gilt Metal Wall Sconce for Two Candles

By Maison Baguès

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This mid-twentieth century French gilt metal wall sconce is inspired by the French design house Maison Bagues. The sconce is fitted for two candles and features scrolling branches of leaves...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

20th Century Large Hand Forged Iron Torchere with Fleur De Lys for Four Candles

20th Century Large Hand Forged Iron Torchere with Fleur De Lys for Four Candles

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early 20th century hand-forged iron torchere with fleur de lys accommodates four 3 inch diameter candles. The hand-forged iron tripod base with scrollwork supports a twisted iro...

Category

Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

You May Also Like

19th Century French Empire Revival Gilt Bronze Candlestick - 11 In

19th Century French Empire Revival Gilt Bronze Candlestick - 11 In

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

A finely cast French Empire Revival candlestick dating from the late 19th century, executed in the neoclassical taste that remained popular throughout the Napoleon III period and bey...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

French Brass Church Altar Candlestick, Late 19th Century

French Brass Church Altar Candlestick, Late 19th Century

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A tall and beautifully detailed French brass altar candlestick from the late 19th century, crafted during the Victorian era (known in France as the Belle Époque). This classic eccle...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Gilded Metal Candlestick with Ornate Design

19th Century French Gilded Metal Candlestick with Ornate Design

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French metal candlestick features a richly detailed silhouette that reflects the ornate decorative tendencies of the period. Its fluted central column transitions i...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century, Rare French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlestick

Early 19th Century, Rare French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlestick

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

A magnificent French Empire candlestick, dating circa 1810–1820, expertly cast in finely chased bronze with original fire-gilded ormolu accents. The baluster-shaped shaft is richly a...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze