"Pair Of Empire Period Candlesticks "
Pair of large bronze candlesticks, finely chiseled and mercury-gilded, with matte and shiny gold. The shaft, very finely chiseled with clovers in a trellis, is topped with a basket of fruit and flowers. The lower part presents a remarkable decoration of more than 16 characters, ancient temple, harvest, grape harvest, sculpture, painting, ... The whole forming an allegory of arts and crafts End of the Empire period Note: bobeches added and bases pierced for electrification). Good condition 
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