An English 19th Century bronze and carved bone candlestick. Marked underneath with what looks like I or J. PITT DEC 22 1812.
Further investigation placed the most likely source as Joseph Pitt (Birmingham): Birmingham was the global center for cast bronze during this era. Records from the early 1800s list a Joseph Pitt as a "Brass Founder" or "Toy Maker" (a term for decorative metalware like candlesticks).
The bronze stem features a textured, bark-like finish, supporting a highly decorative, deeply cast foliate bobeche (or cup) designed to hold the candle.
The centrepiece is a delicately carved bone bird resting on a bronze branch. This bird features a lifelike texture and a shimmering mother-of-pearl eye. The tip of the beak is missing.
Subtle bands of gilt ormolu detailing enhance the bronze base, adding a touch of golden warmth and refinement.
Dimensions:
Height: 8 inches
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