BORDEAUX 1781 - 1782 Pair of cast silver torches and candleholders, engraved with a coat of arms surmounted by a comtal crown. The poly-lobed base is enhanced by a frieze of oves and interlacing - repeated on the top of the shaft, the bobèche and the binet - alternated with a rocaille cartouche engraved with a coat of arms surmounted by a comtale crown. The bell is chased with draperies and a scalloped edge. The hexagonal baluster shaft is embellished with a garland of falling flowers around the rim. Master silversmith : Jean-François JOUET received in 1765 Weight : 1662 g - height : 28.5 cm - diameter : 15.5 cm

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