Charles Harleux 1895 Paris Art Nouveau Pair of Candlestick in Sterling Silver

Geometric modernist candle holders designed by Damian Garrido. A beautiful sculptural piece, created in Madrid Spain in the silversmith workshop of Damián Garrido, back in 2002. T...

Candles holder designed by Eigel Jensen (1917-2002) for Anton Michelsen. Very unique, gorgeous and sculptural geometric Scandinavian piece created by Eigel Jensen in Denmark, circ...

French empire pair of candle holders lamps. Exceptional pair of antique candleholders, created in Paris France during the imperial period of Napoleon III, circa 1870. They was designed with French empire neoclassical patterns, masterfully crafted with parts made up in gilt bronze ormolu and patinated bronze. Mounted in fluted columns pedestals carved from gray dotted Granite, with polished finish. Embellished with garlands and putties mounted in a four square and stepped bases. Weight: Combined of 12 Pounds (5.45 Kilos). Measurements: 15 Height by 4.50 Length by 5.15 Width Inches, (38 x 11.43 x 13.08 Cm). French Empire Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) was Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870 under the name of Napoleon III. In a way, the artistic codes of the Napoleon III style, also called Second Empire style, were presented at the Exhibition of 1844, during the reign of Louis-Philippe d'Orléans. The second Empire style, also known as the Napoleon III style, is a highly eclectic style of architecture and decorative arts, which uses elements of many different historical styles, and also made innovative use of modern materials, such as iron frameworks and glass skylights. It flourished during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III in France (1852–1870) and had an important influence on architecture and decoration in the rest of Europe and North America. Major examples of the style include the Opéra Garnier (1862–1871) in Paris by Charles Garnier, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the Church of Saint Augustine (1860–1871), and the Philadelphia City Hall (1871–1901). The architectural style was closely connected with Haussmann's renovation of Paris carried out during the Second Empire; the new buildings, such as the Opéra, were intended as the focal points of the new boulevards. Comfort was the first priority of Second Empire furniture...

Continental German neoclassic jardinière in silver. A beautiful highly decorated antique piece, most probably made in Hanau Germany during the Imperial period, circa 1900. This semi oval centerpiece jardiniere was decorated, with Baroque and Art Nouveau patterns in the stylish manner of Louis XV. It was totally crafted with in repousse of solid .925/.999 silver, embellished with organic natural motifs and scenes of the triumph of Bacchus, mounted in four footed elements and two curved handles, Has a total weight of 379.8 Grams or 12.21 troy ounces and a measures of 133 mm by 223 mm by 127 mm (13.3 x 22.3 x 12.7 Cm) (5.25 x 8.75 x 5 Inches). Stamped, with the hallmark for the assay of the silver, "STERLING...

Figural candlesticks of young damsels.    

Pair of Hukin and Heath Sterling Silver Candlesticks London, 1894 Additional information: Date : Hallmarked in London in 1894 for Hukin and Heath Period : Victoria Origin : London, ...

Hallmarked in London in 1900 by Lambert & Co., this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks, feature removable nozzles, and round lobed bases. Each candlest...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1905 by Martin & Hall, this attractive pair of Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Pair Chambersticks, are in the art nouveau taste, featuring pierced deco...