A pair of mid 19th century French fire gilt bronze candlesticks in the Louis XVI style, the circular spreading base with beading and a line of stiff leaves, rising to a dome of acanthus, with an inverted fluted baluster stem with swags, and sconces above with beaded detachable drip pans. The bases each have a small hole indicating that they were once table lamps. French, circa 1850.
Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration
Chequers Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA605892
Description
A pair of mid 19th century French fire gilt bronze candlesticks in the Louis XVI style, the circular spreading base with beading and a line of stiff leaves, rising to a dome of acanthus, with an inverted fluted baluster stem with swags, and sconces above with beaded detachable drip pans. The bases each have a small hole indicating that they were once table lamps. French, circa 1850.
Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture
Chequers Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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