Handpainted Ceramic Candlestick | American Antique

Description

A handpainted ceramic candlestick with a remarkable inscription underneath. A unique and historically interesting piece.

Dimensions

Why it’s here

Everything in the Homestedt Antiques collection was sourced from rural barns, markets, and dealers across the North East of the United States, England, and Sweden, the same regions that have inspired much of what Homestedt does. These are objects that have already lived a life. They were made by hand, used daily, and have arrived here still doing what they were always meant to do. We collect these pieces because they show the kind of character that comes from decades of use, the evidence of the maker’s hand, and a beauty that adds texture, history and warmth to a home.

What you’re seeing in this collection is just a small selection of our antiques. For the full range of our latest pieces, we recommend a visit to our North Branch, NY location where you’ll find an ever changing collection of pieces that have caught our eye.

About this piece

Inscribed underneath: “Nancy Anderson 1980. Who will win presidential nomination. Carter or Kennedy, Reagan or Bush?” Someone made this candlestick in 1980 and thought it worth recording the political moment they were living through, a presidential primary race that was genuinely uncertain, with Carter and Kennedy fighting for the Democratic nomination while Reagan and Bush competed for the Republican one. Reagan won. The rest is history. This is the kind of piece that turns a candlestick into a document.

Condition

Good condition. Hand painted decoration clear and well-preserved. Inscription legible and intact.

Care & display

Hand wash only with mild soap and warm water. Not suitable for dishwasher or microwave. Handle with care, old ceramics are more fragile than modern pieces. Display on open shelving or a kitchen counter where the character of the piece can be appreciated.