A large mid-16th century 'bell-bottom' socket candlestick, English, circa 1550-1600 Having an unusual

 'tulip-shaped' socket, a 'tear-drop' and double discoid stem, drip-tray with flat bottom, and a high conical ribbed base with deep skirt, height 30.5cm, base diameter 17cm Provenance: Doughton Manor, Gloucestershire - Stock Ref:12306-13