Monumental, magnificent girandole in Baroque style, sterling silver, weighted. 11-light; over four flared volute feet, almost square, domed base decorated with leaves and shellwork in relief. High baluster shaft surrounded by stylized leaf tendrils. Mounted on top with a centrally ascending spout, surrounded by ten curved candlestick arms of volutes in relief, ending in conical, vase-shaped spouts above broad eaves bowls in radial relief. Marked 925. Weight approx. 9750 g. H. 76 cm. An imposing and magnificent German Baroque style weighted Sterling silver eleven-light girandole. Standard mark 925. German. 20th century.

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