Description

Fine quality pair of early C19th Empire-style bronze and ormolu bronze candelabras.
Raised on circular ormolu-banded circular column bases onto stepped plinths, the patinated bronze figures modelled as female maidens or Vestals holding bowls into which the twin adjustable-width finely-cast candle-arms fit .
The heads of the figures mounted with a further ormolu candle-holder designed as a classical urn with �ram�s-head� handles .
In excellent original condition, the patinated bronze with a consistent colour and surface , the ormolu bronze retaining a brightly-gilded patina . Minor wear and chips to bases of marble columns commensurate with age and use .
* In Ancient Rome the Vestals were priestesses of the virgin goddess Vesta who maintained the sacred hearth and flame of Rome .
H 14�
W (max) 9�
D 3�
Probably France c.1825
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Internal Ref: ML 255