A striking true pair of French 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu candelabras of longevity cranes with dragon turtles, symbols of courage, power and success. Each candelabra is raised by a finely detailed dragon turtle with ormolu accents. The cranes... — Read More

A striking true pair of French 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu candelabras of longevity cranes with dragon turtles, symbols of courage, power and success. Each candelabra is raised by a finely detailed dragon turtle with ormolu accents. The cranes display richly chased details throughout, from their legs to their plumage and stern gazes. They each hold a beautiful ormolu foliate branch in their beaks which leads up to the seven foliate candle cups in a rich satin and burnished finish. All original patina throughout.

A dragon turtle is a legendary Chinese creature that combines two of the four celestial animals of Chinese mythology: the body of a turtle with a dragon. It is promoted as a positive ornament in Feng Shui, symbolizing courage, fertility, longevity, power, and success. — Read Less