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Antique Pair French Ormolu Gilt Porcelain Birds Candlesticks Candelabra Samson

$1,523.19per set
£1,110.78per set
€1,275per set
CA$2,083.69per set
A$2,331.70per set
CHF 1,217.51per set
MX$28,665.87per set
NOK 15,360.24per set
SEK 14,453.91per set
DKK 9,702.73per set
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A Fine Stylish and Imposing Pair of French Two Light Table or Mantle Sevres style Porcelain and Ormolu Candelabra of outstanding quality. Mid-Nineteenth Century, firmly attributed to Edme Samson of Paris 1810-1891. Each central support depicts a hand painted feathered bird standing on a naturalistic base above a highly ornated rococo style ormolu base. One bird modelled as a Bee-Eater, the other as a Golden Oriel. The ormolu branches with applied painted porcelain flowers below very decorative sconces. Condition: Superb condition complete with original ormolu with no wear to gilding, a few tiny, tiny flea bite losses to flower petals. Mark as shown, see image. Height: (an impressive, entire) 9.25" (23cm). Width: (at widest area) 8” (20cm). Depth: (at base) 5.75” (14.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered in-house. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD ANTIQUES to get your first dibs on our new inventory which is updated regularly with extraordinary and decorative affordable antiques.
  • Creator:
    Edmé Samson (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Please read full Condition Report within listing.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5035245643912

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