Italian, Venice, 17th century

There is a casting fracture to one of the feet of the tripod candlestick, and the feet is slightly loose. The bronze is cast in sections, and stable original joints are visible, including to the stem. The top is slightly loose, but stable. The drip pan is also cast separate and is loose. There is rubbing to the bronze throughout. Otherwise the condition of the bronze is good, with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age.
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