Medieval brass candlestick Servant from Visby, Gotland
Medieval brass candlestick Servant from Visby, Gotland
Medieval brass candlestick Servant from Visby, Gotland
Medieval brass candlestick Servant from Visby, Gotland

Medieval brass candlestick Servant from Visby, Gotland

Shine a light on the High Middle Ages with replica wax candle holders.

Sold out, can be pre-ordered - email me.
Kč2,699.00

Description

Candlesticks with a foot only appeared in Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries. The increase in popularity may be due to the return of wax traders from the East. There, these candlesticks were used as early as the 13th century.

Wax was quite an expensive commodity. The sleeves were usually left open at the sides to facilitate the removal of the ends of the candles to reuse the wax, as well as the wax from the drip trays under the candlestick. These often form the circular base and centre of gravity of the candlestick. 

19,5 cm, Visby, Gotland, 14th century

Product Details

Period
Early Middle Ages 7th - 11th century AD.
High and Late Middle Ages 11th - 16th century AD.
Material
Brass
Culture
Christian faith
LAM-003

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