A pair of gilt-brass and rock crystal candelabra, in French 18th century style

each with five candlearms

In overall good condition. The colour of the gilding is slightly darker overall with minor rubbing scratches and verde gris. The gilt bronze is slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. There are some scattered minor chips to the rock crystal especially to the pinnacle at the top, which has a medium size piece chipped off but present and can be reglued. There are two very small pear shaped drops missing from beneath two different candle-nozzles which can easily be left or replaced.
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