A 19th Century French Pair Of Ormolu-mounted Fluorite Spar Candelabras

A French Napoléon III pair of three-lights candelabras
Ormolu-mounted Rare Fluorite also called Fluorspar Vases
The baluster shape body flanked by two arms and surmounted by a lid ending by a third candle-ring.
These candelabras are made from the rare and prized mineral fluorspar, also known as fluorite, in a delightful grass green color that is complemented with ornate ormolu mounts.
The beautiful natural arrangement of the impurities within the fluorite of the bodies of the vases give them an exceptional decorative pattern.
Resting on an ormolu rocaille base
Louis XV Style
Circa 1880

Attributed to Maison Millet Paris
The firm of Millet was founded in Paris in 1853.
A very talented specialist in 18th century reproductions, Millet produced furniture and artistic bronzes of the highest quality.
He was one of the few cabinetmakers to obtain authorization from the Château de Versailles to make a replica of
Queen Marie-Antoinette’s great jewel cabinet.
As an artist of great merit, he obtained the highest rewards such as the Gold Medal at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1889 and the Grand Prize at the Universal Exhibition of 1900.
The firm lasted until 1918.