A fine pair of late 19th century ormolu candlesticks in the neoclassical style. The beaded drip pans above a floral swagged sconce with a tapering column beneath, standing on a flared square section base with canted corners and small bun feet. Superbly cast with rams head mask, acanthus scrolls and retaining the original gilding.
Height 8 1/8” (20.7cm)
Width 3 5/16” (8.4cm)
Depth 3 5/16” (84cm)
English
Circa 1880
A pair of early 19th century, French, gilt bronze candlesticks. The tapered column with fish scale cast decoration interspersed with a band of small sunflowers, above a circular base with laurel leaf decorated border. Original gilding, the drip pans replaced.
Height 7 3/4“ (19.7cm)
Diameter at base 3 3/4“ (9.5cm)
French
Circa 1830
A fine pair of early 19th century, French Empire, bronze and ormolu candlesticks. The gilt drip pans inset a flared sconce with cast band of flowers with a reeded body and supported by bases finely cast and chased with floral and waterleaf decoration. Retaining the original mercury gilding and dark patination.
Height 8 1/4“ (21cm)
Width 4” (10cm)
Depth 4” (10cm)
French
Circa 1820
