Edward F. Caldwell & Co A PAIR OF FINELY CAST LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE AND WHITE MARBLE TABLE LAMPS France, early 20th century

all bronze parts stamped B B.

Please note that the present lot can definitely be attributed to E. F. Caldwell based upon the color of its gilding and an archival image from the Smithsonian Institute, inventory number C-11731, where the model for this pair is illustrated. Overall in good condition and impressive scale. Flower finials have been added later. Original early Caldwell lightbulb sockets from circa 1900-1902.
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