Pair Dirk Van Erp Candlesticks with Mahogany inserts. Rare.

Pair Dirk Van Erp Candlesticks with Mahogany inserts. Rare. Excellent condition. Signed with the studio's impressed windmill & three sided box including the words: "Dirk Van Erp" in the bottom of the box with "San Francisco" below and "Handwrought" above the windmill. The atypical "patina" found on these candlesticks was not uncommon during this later period. Measures: 6 1/4" high x 3 1/4" square.



Product ID: #685

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Signed with the studio's impressed windmill & three sided box including the words: "Dirk Van Erp" in the bottom of the box with "San Francisco" below and "Handwrought" above the windmill.

Signed with the studio's impressed windmill & three sided box including the words: "Dirk Van Erp" in the bottom of the box with "San Francisco" below and "Handwrought" above the windmill.

Detail Mahogany insert.

Detail Mahogany insert.

Subtle hand hammering marks visible in the wax receptacles.

Subtle hand hammering marks visible in the wax receptacles.

I was curious about the design & construction of the sticks and carefully removed the bottom.

I was curious about the design & construction of the sticks and carefully removed the bottom.