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Antique Italian Silver Gilt and Marble Candlesticks

$2,363.10
£1,755
€2,069.52
CA$3,273.75
A$3,671.73
CHF 1,922.83
MX$44,615.10
NOK 24,416.70
SEK 23,148.75
DKK 15,447.92

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Italian silver and marble candlesticks, an addition to our continental silverware collection. These exceptional antique Italian silver candlesticks with marble have a tapering cylindrical form to a figural pedestal and oval base. The tapering capitals of these antique silver candlesticks are encircled with an applied moulded border to the upper rim. The capitals are supported by impressive cast silver gilt knopped columns encircled with leaf ornamentation and lobed designs. Each candlestick is further ornamented with an exceptional pedestal constructed of two bearded figures braced against each other and supporting the column on their shoulders. These candlesticks have exceptional oval marble bases with a silver moulded rim, all supported by four impressive cast Regency style claw feet. The surface of each candlestick retains the original gilding. The hallmarks struck to the underside of each candlestick includes: Silver quality/purity mark: 800 (800 standard, 800/1000). Maker's registration:224, MI (DE VECCHI PIETRO e CATTANEO PRIMO, Milano) Condition These antique Italian silver candlesticks with marble are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is all very sharp. The marble bases are in perfect condition. The Italian hallmarks struck to the underside of each base have wear in keeping with age and location; the maker has been identified as a strong possibility from the legibility of the registration mark. Dimensions Height 9.7cm/3.8" Length 10.1cm/4" Width 7.4cm/2.9" Diameter of capital 2.8cm/1.1" Weight 20.4 troy ounces/635g (including marble bases) Maker: DE VECCHI PIETRO e CATTANEO PRIMO Date: circa 1935 Origin: Milan, Italy Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of antique silverware.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.8 in (9.66 cm)Width: 2.9 in (7.37 cm)Depth: 3.8 in (9.66 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1935
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C28221stDibs: LU1200217380152

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