Unusual Brass Dog Candleholder

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by cc89, Mar 11, 2022.

  1. cc89

    cc89 Active Member

    Hi All,

    Can anyone help me ID this object?

    I got it at auction and have no idea where it might of came from. I guess that it's a candleholder?

    Thanks!

    Calum

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    cc89, Mar 11, 2022
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  2. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    Is it black inside the "pot" - maybe an inkwell with no or missing top?
     
    Rayo56, Mar 11, 2022
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Yes, appears to be missing a lid.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Mar 11, 2022
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  4. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    I'd guess the dog is reproduced from same ancient example: post-Roman / pre-Rennaisance sort of thing.
     
    moreotherstuff, Mar 11, 2022
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  5. cc89

    cc89 Active Member

    Thanks all :) Hadn't considered that it might have been an inkwell, makes sense. The style does look like a reproduction of something ancient.

    I've just put my finger in the hole and it came out black so definitely an ink well!
     
    cc89, Mar 13, 2022
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