Two silver candlesticks with lion and ram, circa 1780 Silver. Round hollow foot decorated with chased garlands and bows. Rim with pearl band decoration. Column-shaped shaft decorated with fluting and two sculpted lions and rams' heads. Conical spout decorated to match the foot. One foot with unidentified master's mark, both with Austrian import mark. Both shaft bases damaged. Height 20.5 cm and 21 cm, total weight 365 g. Condition: III

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