One of a Pair of Traveling Candlesticks, ca. 1290–1310


One of a Pair of Traveling Candlesticks, ca. 1290–1310, Made in Limoges, France, French, Copper: formed, engraved, and gilt; champlevé enamel: medium blue, red, and white, Overall: 10 7/8 x 4 3/8 in. ( x cm), Enamels-Champlevé, The legs of the candlesticks fold, allowing for flat storage of the object. Seven different coats of arms are represented, but some of them are inaccurately drawn, suggesting they were chosen purely as design motifs rather than armorial bearings


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