An extraordinary and most impressive pair of French mid 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu candelabras. Each candelabra is raised on an octagon shaped black Belgian marble base above a tapered support with an ormolu border decorated with a highly... — Read More

An extraordinary and most impressive pair of French mid 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu candelabras. Each candelabra is raised on an octagon shaped black Belgian marble base above a tapered support with an ormolu border decorated with a highly chased ormolu floral garland. Above is a charming patinated bronze cherub freely draped with one foot resting on a shell while holding up the richly chased urn decorated with a leaf design and a running wave border flanked by Greek key shaped handles decorated with acanthus leaves, and a floral garland. Above are nine large scaled 'S' scrolled arms on two levels decorated by acanthus leaves. Each arm ends with a pierced saucer below a finely chased candlecup with top beaded border. The central fut continues with an acanthus leaf design topped with an opulent finial in form of fruits and foliage, which can be removed to place a tenth central candle. Rich chasing throughout and wonderful patina. — Read Less