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Antique Wrought Iron Tripod Candlestick Hand Forged Twisted Stem c1780-1830
Description:
Early hand-forged wrought iron tripod candlestick, dating approximately c. 1780–1830.
This primitive candlestick features a twisted wrought-iron stem, elevated candle socket, and three individually forged feet. The construction and irregularities are consistent with hand-forged early lighting rather than later machine production.
The surface retains a desirable dark aged patina with expected wear from age and use. No maker's marks or inscriptions are currently recorded.
Condition: Very good antique condition with original dark patina and normal age-related wear. Please review all photographs carefully for socket construction, foot alignment, surface condition, and any evidence of old repairs or replaced fasteners.
Material: Wrought iron
Approximate date: 1780–1830
Style: Primitive / Early American / Folk Art
Catalog number: CH-002
Measurements have not yet been recorded, so I would add the exact height and width of the tripod base before posting.
From the Vincent Ledew Collection, Hallowell Maine Historian,with over 100 lighting devices Dating back to 400. He began collecting in the 1950s andcontinued expanding the collection until his death in 1970. His collection of antique lighting wasreputed to be among the finest private collections in New England.
