Pair late Victorian core cast brass candlesticks. They bear the stamped inscription on the base "King of Diamonds," and have brass concealed, drawn wire or candle ejectors. The brass ejectors are earlier than the steel ones.

For reference see "Nineteenth Century Lighting, Candle-powered Devices: 1783-1883" by H. Parrott Bacot, page 79.

English Circa 1870
Height: 12.25" | Width: 4.5" | Depth: 4.5"
Item #6891

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