Description

Pair of tall late C18th / early C19th Italian Venetian-style carved gilt-wood and silvered ‘mecca’ altar-type candlesticks.
Highly decorative pair of ‘gilded’ and partially silver-lacquered or ‘mecca’ , candlesticks with leaf-carved columns , raised on triform bases with carved scroll feet.
The process of Mecca gilding was a technique where silver-leaf was applied to the wooden base and then coated with a layer of golden varnish or shellac to imitate gold leaf , as the gold was obviously a much more expensive option. This creates a most attractive and mellow finish and patina.
Of good large scale with atmospheric wear and losses commensurate with age , use and purpose. Minor chips and splits .
H 32”
W 5”
D 5”
Italy c.1800
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Internal Ref: ML 219

Dimensions

Height = 80 cm (32")
Width = 12 cm (5")
Depth = 12 cm (5")