Lot 226
  • 226

A pair of Italian silver tall candlesticks, Venice, 18th century

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • assay master's mark PL conjoined C, fleur-de-lis between [Pierro Pazzi, no. 247, 1758-1802], and city mark struck on all sections
  • Silver
  • height 20 1/4 in.
  • 51.4cm
triform bases on paw feet, multi-baluster stems of cast and raised sections all chased with acanthus foliage, formerly with prickets, now fitted for electricity

Condition

as noted re. conversion to electrical fittings, minor dents, one base with splits and losses to skirt and with small section missing to another skirt
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