Italian 18th Century Baroque Gilt Copper Candlestick. Rare Italian Baroque Candlestick from the third quarter of the 18th century. It is a gilded copper body with a dished top on a baluster stem with scrolls and rocaills on a triform base. This candlestick, for the quality and decoration, is very close to an altar set by the Roman goldsmith, Carlo Guarneri. Reference: Carlo Guarneri, Tesori d’Arte Sacra Exhibition catalogue Rome 1975, cat. 349 A related set of candlesticks sold at Sotheby’s Roma May 18th, 2004. Condition is good. Gilding shows some wear appropriate to age. Pricket may have been replaced Measurements: H 18” x W 5 ½”