Late 19th / Early 20th C Religious Heavy Brass Salvage Base (Candlestick or Crucifix Base) Antique

Late 19th / Early 20th C Religious Heavy Brass Salvage Base (Candlestick or Crucifix Base) AntiqueHeavy Brass Candlestick Base with Jesus and Other Figures on Base Late 19th to Early 20th C Cast Brass or Bronze Ecclesiastical Stand or base likely a base for a crucifix or candlestick Three sided column with lion's paw feet and ornate scrollwork High relief bust of Jesus Christ, Virgin Mary, and Likely a Church Father (maybe Saint Peter or Paul?) 1880 1920 (Possibly France, Italy or Belgium)

including light scratches and minor veneer wear

Milena Veliskova

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likely representing the initials of the original owner

the fine clarity of the crystal

Inner gilding is intentional to protect flavor from silver interactions

or theatrical props evoking medieval and Gothic revival aesthetics

of slightly varied sizes

Complete in four volumes

stylized hanging urn/brazier deisng (very Second Empire / Napoleon III)

The lid is richly decorated with scrolling foliate arabesques

It is signed illegibly on verso