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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Persian Candlesticks

« on: July 21, 2010, 09:05:43 pm »

Do you see any markings anywhere? Even tiny little markings? Sometimes maker's marks can be hard to find but something that pretty seems like it would have one. Then again, maybe not.

There aren't any markings on the candlestick.  I think the bird is a mythological bird in Persian mythology.

Agree with the information above.

Would believe that if the bird was made of a rare metal that there would be markings.  Otherwise, it may be a very good look-alike or plating.

Does the bird and candlestick come apart?

The bird and candlestick come apart. They are screwed together. The bird is made of gold the candlestick made of bronze and it has a patine on it from age.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Persian Candlesticks

« on: July 21, 2010, 07:01:53 am »

Wikipedia says this cockatoo is found in Indonesia so do you think the candlesticks are made in Indonesia or are they Persian?

They were passed down from relatives in Iran, but I'm not sure of their history.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Persian Candlesticks

« on: July 20, 2010, 09:54:19 pm »

The double tail might be an exaggeration. I am pretty familiar with birds and have a lot of them. I've never seen a crested hookbill with a tail like that. But I could be wrong! I'm going with the Lesser. Great candlesticks, I would love to have something that beautiful! Hopefully someone else can give you more info.

Thank you for the great information hosman321!!!

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Antique Questions Forum / Persian Candlesticks

« on: July 20, 2010, 08:22:01 pm »

I have a set of Persian candlesticks that are over 100 years old and have been passed on to me from Iran.  The candlestick is made of bronze and the bird made of gold.





     
     

Does anyone know of the history and/or current value of these candlesticks?  Also, do you know what kind of bird is at the top of the sticks?

Thanks!