Pair of Mid 19th Century Dutch Candlesticks
Impressive pair of gilt metal candlesticks (or pricket sticks) with stunning depictions of the ‘all seeing eye’ on their bases
(each approx. 1 meter tall)
Purchased from a dealer in Devon (UK), who said that they were found the the basement of a Catholic Church in Kingskerswell (a village in South Devon). Bearing the maker’s name “J Wiegman” in “Zwolle” (Netherlands), and the date “1848”. They are extremely unusual - I cannot find any others with depictions of the ‘all seeing eye’, a symbol more associated with Freemasonry than the Catholic Church.
They are in unrestored condition - I think they are quite special, and I’m not altering them from the condition I found them in. As you can see in the images, at some point one has been painted black at the top - I’m sure this could easily be removed.
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If you have any questions about this piece, or would like to see any more photographs, or have any questions regarding delivery, please get in touch here
Impressive pair of gilt metal candlesticks (or pricket sticks) with stunning depictions of the ‘all seeing eye’ on their bases
(each approx. 1 meter tall)
Purchased from a dealer in Devon (UK), who said that they were found the the basement of a Catholic Church in Kingskerswell (a village in South Devon). Bearing the maker’s name “J Wiegman” in “Zwolle” (Netherlands), and the date “1848”. They are extremely unusual - I cannot find any others with depictions of the ‘all seeing eye’, a symbol more associated with Freemasonry than the Catholic Church.
They are in unrestored condition - I think they are quite special, and I’m not altering them from the condition I found them in. As you can see in the images, at some point one has been painted black at the top - I’m sure this could easily be removed.
(Swipe left (or use arrows) for more images)
If you have any questions about this piece, or would like to see any more photographs, or have any questions regarding delivery, please get in touch here
Impressive pair of gilt metal candlesticks (or pricket sticks) with stunning depictions of the ‘all seeing eye’ on their bases
(each approx. 1 meter tall)
Purchased from a dealer in Devon (UK), who said that they were found the the basement of a Catholic Church in Kingskerswell (a village in South Devon). Bearing the maker’s name “J Wiegman” in “Zwolle” (Netherlands), and the date “1848”. They are extremely unusual - I cannot find any others with depictions of the ‘all seeing eye’, a symbol more associated with Freemasonry than the Catholic Church.
They are in unrestored condition - I think they are quite special, and I’m not altering them from the condition I found them in. As you can see in the images, at some point one has been painted black at the top - I’m sure this could easily be removed.
(Swipe left (or use arrows) for more images)
If you have any questions about this piece, or would like to see any more photographs, or have any questions regarding delivery, please get in touch here