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An exceptional pair of antique white Carrara marble and ormolu candelabra toucheres. Renaissance in style and made during the 19th century in Rome, Italy.
The bases with hairy paw-feet, acanthus leaves, lions masks and rams heads. The baluster columns carved with female masks, drapery swags, double-headed eagles and acanthus leaves. On top of the marble stems are extremely fine cast ormolu candelabras, with a central stiff and four scrolling arms in the form of fruiting cornucopia, ending in drip pans and candle nozzles.
Provenance: National Galleries of Scotland.
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- Of the Period
- Place of origin
- Date of manufacturecirca 1860
- Period
- Materials and techniques
- ConditionExcellent.
- Dimensions
H 84 in. x W 19 in. x D 19 in.
H 213.36 cm x W 48.26 cm x D 48.26 cm
- Seller locationTyrone, GB
- Seller reference numberSC022
- Sold AsSet of 2
- Reference numberLU1082210656661
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