brass candle holder creature

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Mochicci, Nov 13, 2024.

  1. Mochicci

    Mochicci New Member

    Screenshot 2024-11-13 9.19.49 PM.png Screenshot 2024-11-13 9.18.45 PM.png Hi,

    I saw this brass candle holder on eBay recently but can't find it anywhere. Does anyone know the creature, maker, and age?
     
  2. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Welcome to Antiquers, Mochicci :)

    There appears to be scales on the body, so I'm guessing she's a winged mermaid, but this out of my realm, so please wait for others. Do all mermaids have hands? Not sure, but this doesn't.
     
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  3. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    I think it may be a Wyvern
     
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  4. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    I'll tag a couple of people (and I know I am missing some others) that may help identify:
    @Any Jewelry
    @Bronwen
     
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  5. dude

    dude Well-Known Member

    I think it's a siren . . . a mermaid/siren hybrid, to be exact! Seems forged/well made. Neat!
     
  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

  7. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I'm with dude on siren. It's kind of odd for her to have front legs, but I think they were necessary for structural reasons.
     
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  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    in this case as a tripod...yup !
     
  9. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Looks like a cross between a siren and a harpy to me. 'Mythical creature' is probably the safest term to use.
     
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  10. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    It's definitely a Harpy.
     
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