Rare Pair of Indo-Portuguese Silver and Copper Processional Candlesticks fountains Read was a poet and

Read was a poet and portrait painter

or to crown a special santo

style of the period

Firebox: Width 49

Width 13 Depth 13/24 Height 18 inches

Rare Pair of Indo-Portuguese Silver and Copper Processional Candlesticks fountains Read was a poet andDETAILS These tall, antique solid silver processional staffs with candle holders at the top were hand fashioned; the tops overlaid with silver in a cup form, with scalloped edges on the broad drip pans, and small, dangling charms. The poles are covered in copper sheaths. These are an interesting form and rare find. PERIOD Late 18th century DATE Circa 1780 DIMENSIONS Width 6. 5 Depth 6. 5 Height 56 inches