Terracotta candelabra

Hi all

anyone know more about this? Tried google
Search and it says a terracotta candelabra but apart from that nothing.
I picked it up about 20 years ago from an antique dealer in Devon,uk
Been sat in my garage for years and would like to sell it on but no idea if it’s worth anything.
Thank you

 

Hi Paulr, welcome!

I am wondering a bit if your candle holder is actually made of clay. Since you have it in hand, do you think it might be a type of stone instead?

It reminds me of a some that I think are from African stone but I'm not at all sure.

 

I am also thinking African soapstone. Would not expect the wood base with such so it may have been added.

 

Found similar that confirms stone and without a wood base. Otherwise, descriptive information is not helpful.

Folk Art Stone Candle Holder | Chairish

 

..... and this one on French ebay says Asian

3-BRANCH CHANDELIER IN CARVED AND CARVED STONE, Orientalism, circa 1960-70 | eBay

 

The Chairish example is for sale out of Germany. I think African soapstone too. And not terribly old.

Debora

 

This fancier version is identified as Moroccan -

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1753644237/rare-moroccan-stone-candle-holder-folk

The style of decoration does look North African.

 

Agree. But think seller being a bit fanciful as to date.

Debora

 

That’s great thanks all very much . It’s quite a heavy item so could be a stone, I just put it though Google and it suggested terracotta.

 

If it's heavy, it would be stone. Doesn't look like terra cotta to me. I agree that the wood base is added. Welcome to Antiquers!

 

This source has the most detailed description of their source, which seems to be reliable -

"These beautiful candelabras are hand carved in alabaster by the Berber people in southern Morocco. They are made in villages situated in the High Atlas mountains south of Mount Toukbal, Morocco's highest peak."
https://rajtentclubshop.com/collect...wLPTuhbeigYktBhFWzIaIMIMUmvzurWnayGzjEUcANkkj