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French Empire Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks with Original Handcut Threads

$3,502.34
£2,555
€3,003.74
CA$4,812.02
A$5,370.63
CHF 2,825.56
MX$65,238.31
NOK 35,820.62
SEK 33,523.62
DKK 22,418

About the Item

Fine antique French Empire pair of ormolu candlesticks with original handcut threads. A very elegant pair of candlesticks with original ormolu. On a circular base decorated around the edge with stiff leaf and harebell decoration and with further decoration within the leaf. Another concentric circle of ivy leaf decoration closer to the stem which stands on three paw feet. The stem itself is octagonal and flares upwards toa ring above also decorated with a ring of ivy leaves. The candleholder itself is ribbed. Lovely original rods and threads. France, circa 1815. 10.25 inches high by 5.25 inches diameter at the base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1815
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Douglas1stDibs: LU2015316194502

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