humphreymachine Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I thought that I’d shares some images of these simple yet superbly executed antique wrought iron candlesticks. 25 ½ inches high. Age and country of origin unknown. The shafts of triangular cross section taper from 1 ¼ to 1 1/8 inches and are slightly convex across their faces. About two inches above the collars one can make out seems suggesting that the two ends were worked separately and then joined. The detailing of the feet and heart shaped terminals of the candle cup supports are particularly nice. Extensive file work is visible beneath the shaft’s patina. Simple yet majestic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humphreymachine Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Sorry - Meant to submit these to the general discussion section and can't figure out how to edit them over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Nice work. A 3 cornered collar...wow! Looks like a lot of careful measuring and calculation. An old smith told me one time with a wink of the eye, " It's easy to make the first one; now I have to make another one just like it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Oh my goodness. I might be able to winkle out the candle stick after enough tries, I have a 120* V swage on my block but I'd probably have to cheat the collar. Funny you should say that Frank, I usually consider students to be at an intermediate level when they can make sets of near identical pieces. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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