This was the stick I would happily have parted with £300 for, but in the event, it sold for almost £1000.
BASTARD!
Oh well, at least I have another post out of it, bringing the celebrations that closer to you.
(English, ribbed stem brass candlestick from between 1650 and 1680)
... and I do SO like taking John's mind off things...
ReplyDeleteAnd it was damaged - there should be a collar at the top, and there isn't. And there is a break to the base.... (sob).
ReplyDeleteBut you still wanted it...oh well, maybe an undamaged one will crop up and you will buy it for peanuts. xx
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it will...
DeleteNearly a thousand quid for damaged goods? Unbelieveable.
ReplyDeleteI sold a similar one with similar damage to an American for £650 a while ago, and I regretted that too.
DeleteWhen I did 'Furniture Removals' as a student holiday job, it's what we referred to as a 'blunt object'.
ReplyDeleteAs in 'Cluedo'?
DeleteThere, there ...
ReplyDeleteI'm alright now, thanks...
Deleteand here's to the next 1000 such candlestick "lifestyle" posts.. I look forward to them with great anticipation
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I only do them for you, John. I can't stand the things actually.
DeleteYou must rapidly be becoming known as 'the candlestick man.'
ReplyDeleteAmongst other things - like the title of this post.
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