Barthélémy-françois De Courchelle: Pair Of Solid Silver Candlesticks, 18th Century. Lille 1755

Barthélémy-François de Courchelle. 1701 - 1776. LilleAdmitted to the mastery on June 27, 1726, then in 1727 by the Mint. In 1738, he was established. Then from 1751 to 1758, he was sworn guard. In 1755, his workshop was located rue Grande Chaussée, in Lille. He was again sworn guard. In 1756, he signed an annuity, B. de Courchelle. Then, until 1758, he paid annual fees to the corps. From 1761 to 1762, he was exempt from annual fees. In 1776, he died a rentier. Extremely rare pair of solid silver candlesticks from the Louis XV period. Octagonal bases, as well as shafts, knots and sockets. Hallmarks of the Master goldsmith: Barthélémy-François de COURCHELLE. Very good general condition. Some photos show reflections. Total weight for the pair: approximately 745 g