Late 17th/ early 18th century, New England. The octagonal top on a rectangular trammel cut post adjusting on a wood ratchet joined to a frame with horizontal cross bar joined to rectangular supports mounted to an X-form base. This pine and ash example of pegged mortise and tenon joinery throughout. Pivoting ratchet pin of ash, all other elements pine. REFERENCE: The Pine Furniture of Early New England by Kettell, see page 140 for nearly identical example. SIZE: 36″ h x 15″ square. CONDITION: Candlestand retains original dry thin brown stain with minor abrasion to top end of one foot, small nail added at ratchet pivot, rose head nail underside of base, overall in very fine untouched condition. 51859-25 (2,000-4,000)