AC Silver has dated these Antique Italian Silver Candlesticks to the 1750s.
These exceptional antique Italian silver candle holders have a square form.
The exceptional cast silver column of each candlestick has been modelled in the form of Hermes*, holding in one hand the aforementioned capital and the other a snake decorated staff.
These impressive figural columns surmount circular waisted bases, embellished with fluted decoration below a band of rope twist ornamentation.
The plain square base of each candlestick is plain and unembellished; these candlesticks do not have weighted bases.
Such Italian examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Hermes was the messenger of the Olympians, and the go of heralds, messengers and travellers. He is typically represented by a beardless youth wearing a cap and winged sandals, and often depicted carrying a snake-entwined staff known as the caduceus.
Condition
These antique cast column silver candle holders are an exceptional gauge of silver and exceptional quality.
The candlesticks are in excellent condition in keeping with age; there are some surface blemishes as to be expected.
The hallmark struck to the surface of each base are very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of antique Italian silverware.
Dimensions
Height 29.8cm/11.73'
Width of base 9.4cm/3.7'
Length from back of base to rim of drip pan 12.2cm/4.8'
Diameter of drip pan 9.5cm/3.74'
Weight
24.2 troy ounces/751.1g
Maker: Unknown
Date: Circa 1750
Origin: Italy, Europe
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AC Silver has dated these Antique Italian Silver Candlesticks to the 1750s.
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Antique Italian Silver Candlesticks Circa 1750
