BIG 16" Candlestick . Vintage 20 lb Brass FOX Hunt Pair
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Stunning Sculpture Foxes wearing Coachman Coat and Tails, and Hat, holding Torch on a Staff - waiting on equestrian hunters and hounds perhaps...Brass with Chocolate-Bronzing finishFigure cast as a single solid piece, neatly weld-secured to base at tailtip and feetCandle Holder (Staff and Torch) crafted separately, weld-secured at hand and base - socket holds standard taperIndividual CraftingIndividual crafting of each is best illustrated in the comparison closeup (below) - look for picture of the bottom half (legs and tails) in which the figures are face-to-face - notice the tail on the left is thicker and curves up slightly differently- notice the thigh on the figure at the right is thicker than that of the other figureI believe the artisans used a torch to add metal and manipulate it into the thick shaggy fur detailExtraordinary DetailDeep shag fur below hips, fine hair on faceGreat face - keen eyes, defined nose and lip featuresNothing overlooked - even the toenails are defined!Impressive SizeOverall 15 3/4" tall, 7" base face to tail tip, 3 3/4" across base, 5 1/2" across at elbowsOne weighs 9 pounds 2 ounces, the other 9 pounds 8 ouncesCandle socket holds standard taper (3/4" to 7/8" diameter - if measured across candle bottom)Vintage, EnglandVintage circa 1950 is an educated guess considering style and quality- could easily
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