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An assortment of decorative candles and candlesticks arranged for display.
Simple English Renaissance earthenware candlesticks were characterized by their functional, unadorned design, which exemplified English folk art at its best. These table candlesticks were typically covered in a greenish glaze and featured a distinct structural composition consisting of a bell-shaped base, a short stem, a wide drip pan, and a long, outward-tapering socket.1