Pair of plain silver candlesticks engraved with palmettes and water leaves and a coat of arms under a marquis crown on the foot. The rim of the wick, the tap, the shaft and the foot are decorated with friezes of palmettes, waves and foliage. Hallmarks: Tête de Femme Grecque and Paris 1798-1809 1er titre Goldsmith: Antoine Henry DUBOIS 1205 g / H. 31.7 cm Slightly bent at the foot and one bobèche

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