Large ceremonial candlestick with vase base, c. 1900, Historicism, 7-flames, bronze mount, square base in relief on 4 feet decorated with scrolls, vase wall with mascarons, garlands and two antique scenes of women at a ritual, variously designed spouts, candlestick arms decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolls, h: 79 cm, signs of age and wear, one candlestick arm in the middle. Women at a ritual, variously designed spouts, candlestick arms decorated with acanthus leaves and volutes, h: 79 cm, signs of age and wear, one candlestick arm broken in the middle, candlestick arms slightly bent in places, 4472 - 0253

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