A PAIR OF MEISSEN TWIN-LIGHT CANDELABRA late 19th Century, after the models by J.J. Kändler, m odelled as a gentleman and companion seated between twin branches issuing foliate nozzles, on gilt rocky mound base, incised nos. 1129 and 1130, underglaze blue crossed swords marks. (2) 20cm high There are some tiny and insignificant losses to some of the leaves and petals, but less than would normally be expected. In generally good condition.

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