Sunday the 29th was the day of our village Brocante (boot sale), and I returned home with just one purchase.
It's a pretty classic early ecclesiastical wooden pricket candlestick. Probably early 18th C, it is part carved and part turned, gessoed, then painted in a rather dull grey/brown colour; most of which has since come off. It reeks of age.
A nice little (50 cms tall) piece that will compliment my collection of early rustic objets. It was probably the oldest thing there!
I think Tom will like this! Do you have a showcase for your collection, Cro?
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
Most of my antiques are spread around the place; some are even in daily use. I'm not over 'precious' with things. I probably should be more so.
DeleteI wondered too what you did with all your finds. Glad to hear you use them when you can. You can enjoy them more that way
ReplyDeleteI like to buy practical things, but a bit of nonsense (like the above) is also very welcome.
DeleteGood to hear you are junior to 18th century piece. I have wondered.
ReplyDeleteSome people there might not have been able to claim as much.
DeleteNice. I like French boot sales.
ReplyDeleteOur village one was particularly good this year. Less rubbish, more temptation.
DeleteI missed it this year. Always the best one in the area in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteAnd very handy too. Frayssinet 12th Aug, but don't tell anyone
DeleteWhat a lovely piece.
ReplyDeleteWill you use it, maybe at the Holidays ?
cheers, parsnip
I shall certainly try to find a suitable candle, and drip tray.
DeleteI like hearing that you use the treasures you find! It's so much better than putting them away in a drawer or something.
ReplyDeleteThings are always best used. We eat off antique plates, and drink from antique glasses. It makes everything taste so much better.
DeleteI would be in my element a la Brocante. I LOVE your candlestick ...... very me. XXXX
ReplyDeleteI thought it may be! It has a beautiful feeling of age, and semi decay. I love that stage of antiques.
DeleteLove it Cro and I am sure you can find the perfect spot to display it in your lovely cottage.
ReplyDeleteIt'll certainly find a good home, it's a nice little piece.
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