water Buffalo/Ox copper candelabra
looks very old and appears to be an ox. with 5 candles. 22”long 14”high. Ox has a bell necklace carving around neck. candles appear to be on some type of harness on ox’s back
estate sale
Other
Maybe
Hi Edward,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
While this has archaic elements, the proportions are wrong for this to be truly old; I suspect this is a more modern manufacture and could be either copper or bronze - both acquire that nice verdigris patina with some age.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An archaic style Chinese ox-form bronze or copper candelabra
probably 19th Century or later
The elongated body of an ox mounted with five graduated candle arms, unmarked.
14 inches high, 22 inches long
CONDITION: with a verdigris patina and some pitting overall; minor abrasions and surface cracks.
PROVENANCE: acquired at an estate sale
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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