Fine tall pair of C18th Italian carved gilt-wood Baroque altar-style candlesticks. Impressive large-scale pair of carved and gilded altar candlesticks raised on tripartite bases with scroll feet . The front face of the triangular base with carved shell detail, the other two facets of plain form . The tops fitted with decorative cast gilt-metal or tole , leaf-design candle-holders or bobeches , with candle spikes inside , and having circular drip-guards to the stem below. The bright gilding in excellent condition with only minor areas of atmospheric wear showing traces of the red gesso or bole ground beneath �bleeding� through. Minor natural shrinkage cracks to gesso surfaces . No damage, losses or repairs. H 42�W 10�D 10�Italy , possibly Venice c.1750Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place . Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises . Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge . All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons . If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on Selling Antiques showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our web...