A William & Mary carved gilt wood and gesso altar stick or torchere, circa 1690, the circular top above an elaborately carved stem, incorporating scrolling acanthus, tapering to a tri-form base, on scroll feet, 107cm high For a later pair of torcheres of a similar form, see Christie's, New York, Property from the Collection of Nelson Grimaldi Seabra, 22nd October 2003, lot 105 ($59,750).