Paar Empire-Leuchter Height incl. shade: 88,5 cm. France, 19th century and later. Over a triangular ground with bevelled corners the profiled base zone with ormolu ornaments on the blackened patinated foot. Above each is an antique bronze figure blowing into two horns, which end in a vegetal shape and a focal point. On the head in each case a further burning place, which are decorated with oil lamp mascarons in Ormolu. Each of these spouts is electrified. The electrification runs outside on the back of the figure and ends through two holes made in the base. White silk shades of the 20th century. Nice condition. (12901031) (13) A pair of empire candelabra Height incl. shade: 88.5 cm. France, 19th century and later.

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