Beautiful pair of colonial style solid brass candlestick holders by Virginia Metalcraft. Both complete with all paperwork and original boxes. These are the Small Sarah Coke Candlestick Holders of the Williamsburg Collection. These are a reproduction of historic colonial pieces. 5" Tall.
More information from Virginia Metalcrafters:
The Sarah Coke candlesticks are adapted from archeological fragments found at the Coke-Garrett site in Colonial Williamsburg. The original candlesticks were made of brass, however, they broke due to the delicate nature of their design. Unlike the antique, our version has been reworked to withstand the test of time. The antique was unearthed in the layer of soil that dates to the time that the site was owned by the Coke family. John Coke was a goldsmith and Tavern keeper. He died in 1767 at which time his wife Sarah continued to operate the tavern. The fragments of the antique are housed in the archeological offices of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
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