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What was the typical form of an English pewter candlestick in the 16th century?
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An assortment of decorative candles and candlesticks arranged for display.
The typical English pewter candlestick of the 16th century featured a high circular foot, with the upper rim of the base encircled by a deep molding that served as a drip pan. The stem was circular in section and designed in either a cylindrical or baluster form.1
While brass candlesticks were frequently imported into England during this period, there was a notable domestic production of pewter versions. It is important to note that the earliest known surviving English pewter example, the Grainger candlestick, dates only to the beginning of the 17th century.1