An interesting and elaborate pair of late 19th Century Renaissance style military inspired, amorial, trophy of arms gilt bronze candlesticks. Constructed around a central lance they comprise of victor''s laurels, spears, shields with military motifs, axes, swords, maces and rarely found ball and chain maces. The well cast candle cups are also adorned with military motifs. Unusual and fascinating. French, circa 1890.Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy wha...