Rare Large 18th Century Stable / Birdcage Candle Holder Books - Morality Payne's carving of two anglers

Payne's carving of two anglers won the 1882 Derby Art Gallery medal for industrial art and the sculpture and medal have now been repurchased by the gallery

Seat width: 69

Leather title panel with stamped gilt title

The cut glass is in an excellent condition

207 has the first issue misprint of 'actresses' instead of 'ancestress' and chapters 47 and 48 are misnumbered

Rare Large 18th Century Stable / Birdcage Candle Holder Books - Morality Payne's carving of two anglersA rare 18th century stable or 'birdcage' adjustable candle holder of large proportions. The adjustable candle holder sits within a frame with a shaped carrying handle to the top and above a turned wooden base. The candle holder is in a good honest untouched condition, still with remnants of wax throughout the interior and speckled to the base. A great example. Dimensions Height: 31. 5cm Diameter of base: 17. 5cm (Fits candle 5cm in diameter) Delivery