Candlestick Featuring an Acrobatic Monkey; by Arthur Court

Golden monkey balances a polished ball on its feet and keeps a straight face.

This brass candlestick featuring an acrobatic monkey is by Arthur Court, and is ca. 1970. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc that casts cleanly and polishes to a golden shine, which is why it has so often been chosen for candlesticks. Candlestick with a figure in a handstand, its feet holding a glossy brown sphere topped by a shallow dish.

Acrobatics, with a candle on top.