Italian 18th Century Baroque Gilt Copper Candlestick.
 
Rare Italian Baroque Candlestick from the third quarter of the 18th century. It is a gilded copper body with a dished top on a baluster stem with scrolls and rocaills on a triform base. This candlestick, for the quality and decoration, is very close to an altar set by the Roman goldsmith,
Carlo Guarneri.
Reference: 
Carlo Guarneri, Tesori d’Arte Sacra
Exhibition catalogue Rome 1975, cat. 349
A related set of candlesticks sold at Sotheby’s Roma May 18th, 2004.
 
Condition is good. Gilding shows some wear appropriate to age.
Pricket may have been replaced 
 
Measurements: H 18” x W 5 ½”