Rare Diminutive Pair of 17th Century Dutch Antique Brass Heemskirk Tapersticks
A rare pair of mid-17th-century Dutch “Heemskirk” tapersticks, diminutive in scale yet rich in character. Each is crafted in four parts with a flared socket and turned stem — a testament to the refined utility of Dutch metalwork. These tapersticks whisper of quiet evenings and candlelit corners, offering collectors a rare glimpse into the domestic rituals of the Dutch Golden Age.
Provenance: Holland. 17th century.
Condition - Please refer to the images. The surface of the metal overall has been allowed to oxidize. A detailed condition report is available upon request.
Dimensions: Height 11.5 cm (4 1/2")
A rare survival of intimate scale and historic resonance — for the discerning collector who knows that the smallest pieces often hold the grandest stories.
A rare pair of mid-17th-century Dutch “Heemskirk” tapersticks, diminutive in scale yet rich in character. Each is crafted in four parts with a flared socket and turned stem — a testament to the refined utility of Dutch metalwork. These tapersticks whisper of quiet evenings and candlelit corners, offering collectors a rare glimpse into the domestic rituals of the Dutch Golden Age.
Provenance: Holland. 17th century.
Condition - Please refer to the images. The surface of the metal overall has been allowed to oxidize. A detailed condition report is available upon request.
Dimensions: Height 11.5 cm (4 1/2")
A rare survival of intimate scale and historic resonance — for the discerning collector who knows that the smallest pieces often hold the grandest stories.
Original: $1,740.58
-70%$1,740.58
$522.17Description
A rare pair of mid-17th-century Dutch “Heemskirk” tapersticks, diminutive in scale yet rich in character. Each is crafted in four parts with a flared socket and turned stem — a testament to the refined utility of Dutch metalwork. These tapersticks whisper of quiet evenings and candlelit corners, offering collectors a rare glimpse into the domestic rituals of the Dutch Golden Age.
Provenance: Holland. 17th century.
Condition - Please refer to the images. The surface of the metal overall has been allowed to oxidize. A detailed condition report is available upon request.
Dimensions: Height 11.5 cm (4 1/2")
A rare survival of intimate scale and historic resonance — for the discerning collector who knows that the smallest pieces often hold the grandest stories.
