Silver-plated Brass Candlestick From The Late Louis XVI Period, Converted Into A Lamp

Silver-plated brass candlestick from the lateLouis XVI period.

Circular base adorned with a doublefrieze of water leaves

& a row of pearls; thecentral shaft, in a fluted baluster shape

topped by a collar of water leaves,supports

a flared bowl decorated with laurel leavesthat follow the fluting.

The bowl is simply adorned with a fine rowof pearls.

Assembled as a lamp with an extension featuring afaux cardboard candle.

Shows signs of age and wear, traces of tarnish;the candlestick has been cleaned and varnished.

Electrical wiring completely redone.

Empire-style lampshade in mouse-gray cottonembellished with Toile de Jouy appliqués in the pureLouis XVI style; a chocolate-brown soutache trim highlights the edges ofthe lampshade.

Dimensions: maximum height:49 cm.

Height under the lampshade: 30 cm.

Lampshade diameter: ø 22.50 cm –ø 27 cm – height: 18 cm.

The candlestick has been cleaned andvarnished.