An extremely rare 17th Century “Wrytinge” trumpet based candlestick with two bands of decorative engraving around the stem and a slight low drip tray Height 2 3/8” Base diameter 2 1/4”
The records of the Worshipful Company of Pewterer’s mention a wrytinge candlestick, being a small candlestick to be kept in a writing desk for melting wax in the sealing of letters. Circa 1650-75