A pair of Directoire ormolu and patinated bronze candlesticks, now mounted as lamps circa 1795

Together with a pair of Empire style gilt-bronze and marble candlesticks, now mounted as lamps, late 19th century. 4 pieces.

Height of Empire candlesticks with fittings 25 in. The taller ones are drilled and wired for electricity. The gilt-bronze is with oxidation, rubbing, and surface dirt. Both with small chips to upper rim of stone inlay. The smaller ones are drilled and wired for electricity; gilt-bronze with oxidation, rubbing, and surface dirt; patinated bronze with some surface dirt.
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