18th Century French Empire Period Pewter Candlesticks Circa 1795
Item History & Price
18thcentury pair of French Empire period pewter candlesticks circa 1795We purchase collections of Continental lighting, metalwork, ceramics, glass & textiles, enabling me to offer a quantity of rareantiques. Please register my store/page in your favorites, for a fine range of 14th to 19th century period metalwork, lighting& other pieces, all guaranteed, as to age, condition & origin. Ihave far more than I can possibly keep up with, as to eBay – and, internationalbuyers ca...nnot otherwise "see" pieces listed on eBay UK. Text, formatting & images © 2019 – R. JosefBurdett-Williamson – all rights reserved.Breveté, 2019, par M. R. Josef Burdett-Williamson. ATTENTION – défense de reproduction ! We are veryserious, as to Intellectual Property rights – any violations are reported toeBay,
and our Intellectual Properties attorneys in Leeds & Paris. Please readall my terms of sale carefully!Elly BurdettThis pair is in France.Pieces in group photos are for comparison.You are only bidding on the featuredpair.Free collection by appt. is possible:my collections & some of Elly’s many new arrivals can be viewed. Please note: For those not familiar with my eBay store, you are dealing with 2different people in England & France. I’m an antiques dealer, & exhibitat UK antiques shows; my associate in France is an expat American historian ofEuropean Decorative Arts & guest museum curator, with 45 years of advancedexperience. Sincerely, ET Burdett
Dear friends & clients: We have more Fine Arts & Antiques than we canbegin to keep up with, as to eBay – at least 4, 000 period pieces. Group photos will give you a slightidea of the depth of my collections, and Elly's inventory - keep watching thispage. R. Josef We haven’t offered a quantity of antique pewter in the past, partly because the international market is unpredictable – rarities areexpensive in Europe, and I keep some of the very early pieces for my owncollection (I have several 16th & 17th century lamps).However, we have majorly expandedacquisitions for both our personal collections and and Elly’s inventory by a large margin: for the past four years, we have mostly focused on buying. Icurrently have more than 50 pieces of early pewter in France, and willgradually be listing more for Elly.The wealth and depth of range in both formal & rustic Frenchlighting, Middle Ages to early 20th century, exceeds that of any other country. The best overall work to date is still Gabriel Henriot's 480-page, 1933 masterwork on French lighting, ENCYCLOPEDIE DU LUMINAIRE – Formes et DecorsApparentes (rare, out of print, & never translated). Henriotthoroughly places lighting in historical contexts, from Antiquity on – heillustrates French & Italian hanging fat lamps as early as the 14thcentury, and a much wider range of other forms of lighting.One major hole in my reference library is Continental pewter – Ihave numerous survey books, one specific to coastal France, and recentlyacquired Tardy’s books on French pewter hallmarks (not reliable).However, I have nothing that extensively addresses French pewter, 1760 to 1830.This excellent pair is almost certainly from the turbulent French RevolutionaryDirectoire or early Empire period –the fairly simple baluster shafts are typical of Directoire & early Empire French candlesticks, in either copperalloys or pewter. I have other pieces of French pewter as early as the mid-17thcentury that are constructed in the same manner, with the shaft unthreadingfrom the base. For another example, see Elly’s listings for an exceedingly rareRevolutionary period clandestine chalice lamp, specifically documented asdating from 1794-95.Many pewter candlesticks (and other pieces) from about 1760 to1830 were the work of provincial workshops, and usually not hallmarked – theycan be an odd mixture of slightly rustic & formal design. However, minuteand incised decoration is often present on the both the feet and shafts, eventhough Empire pewter can more ornately decorated (zoom in on the close-ups –the engraving is lightly worn, but extensive). This pair has no hallmark, whichis not unusual for French provincial pewter, of which I’ve handled many pieces.The bobeches ("loose nozzles", to UK buyers) are of the period, camewith the pair, and are probably original, but there is no way to be certain.Based on the lack of any visible casting lines from the interior of thesockets, I think that the shafts were cast in two halves from the exterior.They are hollow, which will make tapping out the two or three minor dings arelatively easy task: like most pewter before the so-called “Britannia” period, the metal is soft, and easy to straighten – both the bobeches and foot rimswill be simple to put into perfect order – I’ve already straightened the footrims a bit.We are independently listed with the NewEngland Appraisers Association, for France or England.Under France, you will find me listed twice – the first time isas the founder of record of the New EnglandAppraisers Association.Condition is verygood: as described above, and as-seen. There are a few bumps &dings, but no repairs or replacements – the threading on both is very tight, and there is no scale on the surfaces. Photos are high resolution – usemagnification for viewing details. Please ask, if you wishadditional photos.© R. JosefBurdett-Williamson Certified expert & appraiser, New England Appraisers Association.FoundingTrustee, NewBedford Museum of Glass.Height – 8 & 3/4” (22.2 cm.): foot diameter– 4 & 1/8” (10.5 cm.): bobechediameter – 2 & 3/8" (6 cm.). Total weight – 875 grams, notincluding packaging.Insured mailing within France is 11 Euros; to the UK & EU is 18Euros – to North America is38 Euros.We don't charge for packing & handling, & always offer grouped rate posting, with no time limits.We ship from both France & the UK– please read listings carefully – rates& conditions are substantially different.Important!We usually mailwithin 3 to 7 working days from clearance of payment: but request that buyers be understanding of delays due to illness, severe weather, or computer problems: this is strictly a small business, with noemployees! Intolerant buyers, or those leaving less than 5-star feedback (no longer invisible) will beblack-listed. This is not a"decorator" shop - eBay’s Consumer Goods-generated “Hassle-freereturns” policy does not apply to arbitrary whim, or unqualifiedopinion! Returns areaccepted - if: there is amajor problem with the age, condition or origin of a piece as described;and this is confirmed by aqualified expert with professionalcredentials. Photographs of any alleged damage arerequired - they are mandatory for insurance claims.What you pay for shippingis our actual cost –international shipping is stupidlyexpensive - we have absolutely no control over rates – I lose 4% toPayPal, and often absorbextra costs, such as double-boxing.International buyers – please inquire, as to mailing costs!Note:Our independent certifications withthe New England Appraisers Association (in both France & England) expedite Customsclearances, and prevent duties being incorrectly imposed on antiques conformingto the 100 years legal dateline, thus saving buyers 10% to 43% in relevant countries. From France, the postalsystem is fast, efficient, flexible, & based on weight; rates haverecently changed, but often remain less than those of the UK. Up to 2 kilos to North America costs 36 Euros;up to 5 kilos to North America costs 53 Euros; up to 10 kilos is 100Euros, & 20 kilos is 160 Euros – plus 1 Euro per 100 Euros insurance coverage, to a maximumof 1, 000 Euros. Buyers can lowercosts on grouped purchases, depending on the size of the parcel, &insurance coverage - several pieces in one parcel are usually lessexpensive, as to per-item shipping cost – but do ask first!From the UK - Royal Mail can only be used for internationalparcels under 2kilos; measuring less than 90 centimeters total, and with a maximum insurance value of £250 (a recent, &exceedingly dumb decision): FedEx shipping is largelyvolumetric – the cost of sending a 5-kilo parcel is only marginally higher than1 or 2 kilos – 5 kilos toNorth America can be as little as £50 - versus £28 to £32 for 1 kilo – depending on the size of the parcel, & insurance coverage. Buyers can usually lower shippingcosts on grouped purchases – but again, please ask first. Payments:PayPal, French or UK checks, or bank drafts, & all banktransfers accepted. We areobliged to accept PayPal, but prefer bank transfers, or UK or French checks -PayPal takes a 4% bite out of all transactions - including shipping costs.Please feel free to contact us for grouped rates, andcommissioned, or guided buying in France - including partial or completecontainers, with related services. For period furniture (which we also collect, buy & sell) & other bulk shipping from France to Western Europe &the UK, we can arrange low-cost transport (depending on destination) via bonded& insured shippers.My business associate is an expatriate American historian ofDecorative Arts, a published antiques editor & writer, guest curator, certified appraiser, & internationally respected authority in early glass, lighting, metalwork, sculpture, period furniture & other categories. He hasplaced pieces with French & US museums, including the Smithsonian, &assists me with acquisitions, research & texts. You can buy from me, withconfidence in your purchases. We are separate and private, academic collectors, looking to defray the costs of advancing with our own collections. R. Josef is the only EuropeanDecorative Arts specialist for the NewEngland Appraisers Association residing in theEuropean Union, and is available for expertise or arbitration. We areindependently listed with the New EnglandAppraisers Association, forFrance or the UK – or see my professional contact details, as provided beneath eBayUK listings. ET BurdettDear buyers – apologies for the intrusive copyrightlines, but they are there because R. Josef is an extensively published expertwith ongoing academic & commercial commissions, including forthcomingbooks. Listings often contain original research & information that has notappeared before; several British & Continental eBay sellers have beenreported for plagiarizing formatting & texts. Theiraccounts were canceled – we fiercely protectour Intellectual Property rights – and in court, when necessary.
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and our Intellectual Properties attorneys in Leeds & Paris. Please readall my terms of sale carefully!Elly BurdettThis pair is in France.Pieces in group photos are for comparison.You are only bidding on the featuredpair.Free collection by appt. is possible:my collections & some of Elly’s many new arrivals can be viewed. Please note: For those not familiar with my eBay store, you are dealing with 2different people in England & France. I’m an antiques dealer, & exhibitat UK antiques shows; my associate in France is an expat American historian ofEuropean Decorative Arts & guest museum curator, with 45 years of advancedexperience. Sincerely, ET Burdett
Dear friends & clients: We have more Fine Arts & Antiques than we canbegin to keep up with, as to eBay – at least 4, 000 period pieces. Group photos will give you a slightidea of the depth of my collections, and Elly's inventory - keep watching thispage. R. Josef We haven’t offered a quantity of antique pewter in the past, partly because the international market is unpredictable – rarities areexpensive in Europe, and I keep some of the very early pieces for my owncollection (I have several 16th & 17th century lamps).However, we have majorly expandedacquisitions for both our personal collections and and Elly’s inventory by a large margin: for the past four years, we have mostly focused on buying. Icurrently have more than 50 pieces of early pewter in France, and willgradually be listing more for Elly.The wealth and depth of range in both formal & rustic Frenchlighting, Middle Ages to early 20th century, exceeds that of any other country. The best overall work to date is still Gabriel Henriot's 480-page, 1933 masterwork on French lighting, ENCYCLOPEDIE DU LUMINAIRE – Formes et DecorsApparentes (rare, out of print, & never translated). Henriotthoroughly places lighting in historical contexts, from Antiquity on – heillustrates French & Italian hanging fat lamps as early as the 14thcentury, and a much wider range of other forms of lighting.One major hole in my reference library is Continental pewter – Ihave numerous survey books, one specific to coastal France, and recentlyacquired Tardy’s books on French pewter hallmarks (not reliable).However, I have nothing that extensively addresses French pewter, 1760 to 1830.This excellent pair is almost certainly from the turbulent French RevolutionaryDirectoire or early Empire period –the fairly simple baluster shafts are typical of Directoire & early Empire French candlesticks, in either copperalloys or pewter. I have other pieces of French pewter as early as the mid-17thcentury that are constructed in the same manner, with the shaft unthreadingfrom the base. For another example, see Elly’s listings for an exceedingly rareRevolutionary period clandestine chalice lamp, specifically documented asdating from 1794-95.Many pewter candlesticks (and other pieces) from about 1760 to1830 were the work of provincial workshops, and usually not hallmarked – theycan be an odd mixture of slightly rustic & formal design. However, minuteand incised decoration is often present on the both the feet and shafts, eventhough Empire pewter can more ornately decorated (zoom in on the close-ups –the engraving is lightly worn, but extensive). This pair has no hallmark, whichis not unusual for French provincial pewter, of which I’ve handled many pieces.The bobeches ("loose nozzles", to UK buyers) are of the period, camewith the pair, and are probably original, but there is no way to be certain.Based on the lack of any visible casting lines from the interior of thesockets, I think that the shafts were cast in two halves from the exterior.They are hollow, which will make tapping out the two or three minor dings arelatively easy task: like most pewter before the so-called “Britannia” period, the metal is soft, and easy to straighten – both the bobeches and foot rimswill be simple to put into perfect order – I’ve already straightened the footrims a bit.We are independently listed with the NewEngland Appraisers Association, for France or England.Under France, you will find me listed twice – the first time isas the founder of record of the New EnglandAppraisers Association.Condition is verygood: as described above, and as-seen. There are a few bumps &dings, but no repairs or replacements – the threading on both is very tight, and there is no scale on the surfaces. Photos are high resolution – usemagnification for viewing details. Please ask, if you wishadditional photos.© R. JosefBurdett-Williamson Certified expert & appraiser, New England Appraisers Association.FoundingTrustee, NewBedford Museum of Glass.Height – 8 & 3/4” (22.2 cm.): foot diameter– 4 & 1/8” (10.5 cm.): bobechediameter – 2 & 3/8" (6 cm.). Total weight – 875 grams, notincluding packaging.Insured mailing within France is 11 Euros; to the UK & EU is 18Euros – to North America is38 Euros.We don't charge for packing & handling, & always offer grouped rate posting, with no time limits.We ship from both France & the UK– please read listings carefully – rates& conditions are substantially different.Important!We usually mailwithin 3 to 7 working days from clearance of payment: but request that buyers be understanding of delays due to illness, severe weather, or computer problems: this is strictly a small business, with noemployees! Intolerant buyers, or those leaving less than 5-star feedback (no longer invisible) will beblack-listed. This is not a"decorator" shop - eBay’s Consumer Goods-generated “Hassle-freereturns” policy does not apply to arbitrary whim, or unqualifiedopinion! Returns areaccepted - if: there is amajor problem with the age, condition or origin of a piece as described;and this is confirmed by aqualified expert with professionalcredentials. Photographs of any alleged damage arerequired - they are mandatory for insurance claims.What you pay for shippingis our actual cost –international shipping is stupidlyexpensive - we have absolutely no control over rates – I lose 4% toPayPal, and often absorbextra costs, such as double-boxing.International buyers – please inquire, as to mailing costs!Note:Our independent certifications withthe New England Appraisers Association (in both France & England) expedite Customsclearances, and prevent duties being incorrectly imposed on antiques conformingto the 100 years legal dateline, thus saving buyers 10% to 43% in relevant countries. From France, the postalsystem is fast, efficient, flexible, & based on weight; rates haverecently changed, but often remain less than those of the UK. Up to 2 kilos to North America costs 36 Euros;up to 5 kilos to North America costs 53 Euros; up to 10 kilos is 100Euros, & 20 kilos is 160 Euros – plus 1 Euro per 100 Euros insurance coverage, to a maximumof 1, 000 Euros. Buyers can lowercosts on grouped purchases, depending on the size of the parcel, &insurance coverage - several pieces in one parcel are usually lessexpensive, as to per-item shipping cost – but do ask first!From the UK - Royal Mail can only be used for internationalparcels under 2kilos; measuring less than 90 centimeters total, and with a maximum insurance value of £250 (a recent, &exceedingly dumb decision): FedEx shipping is largelyvolumetric – the cost of sending a 5-kilo parcel is only marginally higher than1 or 2 kilos – 5 kilos toNorth America can be as little as £50 - versus £28 to £32 for 1 kilo – depending on the size of the parcel, & insurance coverage. Buyers can usually lower shippingcosts on grouped purchases – but again, please ask first. Payments:PayPal, French or UK checks, or bank drafts, & all banktransfers accepted. We areobliged to accept PayPal, but prefer bank transfers, or UK or French checks -PayPal takes a 4% bite out of all transactions - including shipping costs.Please feel free to contact us for grouped rates, andcommissioned, or guided buying in France - including partial or completecontainers, with related services. For period furniture (which we also collect, buy & sell) & other bulk shipping from France to Western Europe &the UK, we can arrange low-cost transport (depending on destination) via bonded& insured shippers.My business associate is an expatriate American historian ofDecorative Arts, a published antiques editor & writer, guest curator, certified appraiser, & internationally respected authority in early glass, lighting, metalwork, sculpture, period furniture & other categories. He hasplaced pieces with French & US museums, including the Smithsonian, &assists me with acquisitions, research & texts. You can buy from me, withconfidence in your purchases. We are separate and private, academic collectors, looking to defray the costs of advancing with our own collections. R. Josef is the only EuropeanDecorative Arts specialist for the NewEngland Appraisers Association residing in theEuropean Union, and is available for expertise or arbitration. We areindependently listed with the New EnglandAppraisers Association, forFrance or the UK – or see my professional contact details, as provided beneath eBayUK listings. ET BurdettDear buyers – apologies for the intrusive copyrightlines, but they are there because R. Josef is an extensively published expertwith ongoing academic & commercial commissions, including forthcomingbooks. Listings often contain original research & information that has notappeared before; several British & Continental eBay sellers have beenreported for plagiarizing formatting & texts. Theiraccounts were canceled – we fiercely protectour Intellectual Property rights – and in court, when necessary.
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