Antique bronze candlestick or candleholder, height-adjustable and swiveling

Late 19th century - Beginning of the XXth

Slight impact on the base: see photos

Antique bezoar - Antipoison - Antidote

Once sold by the apothecary, bezoar, also known as gallstone, was reputed to have the same anti-poison properties as the legendary unicorn's horn, hence its excessively high price, also due to its great rarity.

An important piece in a cabinet of curiosities

Sold alone - Without stand, sold separately

Anatomical plate: "L'Anatomie de L'Homme" by Dr Bourgery and draughtsman Jacob -1837/1843