The English Candlestick: 500 Years in the Development of Base-Metal Candlesticks 1425-1925

Koldeweij, Eloy

ISBN 10: 0903432587 / ISBN 13: 9780903432580

Published by Christie's Book Limited, 2001

About this Item

Original silver lettered cloth, dust jacket, ribbon marker, illustrations in colour, small folio.

Seller Inventory # 304474-MA12

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The English Candlestick: 500 Years in the Development of Base-Metal Candlesticks 1425-1925
• Publisher: Christie's Book Limited
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0903432587
• ISBN 13: 9780903432580
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

About this title

Synopsis

A definitive and beautifully produced history of the English base-candlestick aimed at the general reader as well as collectors, dealers and decorators. The book includes fascinating information on the use of candlesticks and candles over 500 years, their form and construction, metals, makers and marketing. A detailed catalogue of a variety of sticks of copper,brass and bronze, paktong, iron, steel and pewter from an unrivalled private collection is illustrated with specially commissioned photographs.

About the Author

Dr. Eloy Koldeweij studied History of Art at Leiden University where he specialises in decorative arts and historic interiors. He has worked at the V&A Museum and several Dutch museums and is presently the National Co-Ordinator of Interiors at the Netherlands Department for Conservation.