"Antique Baroque Pewter Candlestick Louis XIV Original 18th Century"
A RARE BAROQUE PEWTER CANDLESTICK FROM THE LOUIS XIV PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY. EUROPEAN MADE. Measures 53 x 15 cm.Structure and decoration: It features a triangular base supported by lion's paw feet. The base is decorated with leafy scrolls and medallions. The shaft is molded with a pear-shaped knot and plant decorations. The top has a central tip to hold the candle.
Period and origin: Objects with features similar to the one pictured have been attributed to 18th-century Tuscan and Venetian workshops. Other examples dating back to a later period, such as the 19th century, come from workshops in Campania or Lazio.
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