Collection Of 19Th Century French Cellar Candlesti
Stock No
4488
2012
- £975.00 For the Collection
- €1,178 Euro
- $1,233 US Dollar
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Item Description
Collection of five 19th Century 'rat de cave' cellar candlesticks.
Rat de cave, or cellar rat, candlesticks were used to light French Burgandy wine cellars in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The rat tail like handles are designed to be hung on the rim of a wine barrel
These functional yet beautiful pieces are comprised of a wrought iron corkscrew spiral, on a wooden base. Each candlestick has spiralling lifter to control the height of the candle.
Lovely aged patina. A unique and primitive decorative collection.
Dimensions: 19-20cm h x 8-10cm w x 8-10cm d
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7792 139252
+33 (0)6 73 61 79 54
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