A pair of French gilt-bronze and white marble four-light candelabra, in Louis XVI style, 19th century

in the form of a spray of lilies in a classical vase with entwined serpent handles, on pedestal stem and square base

In overall very good conserved condition. Gilt bronze mounts attractively cast and chased with verde grisi and surface dirt which would benefit from a light clean according to taste. All except three of the bobèches appear to be later replacements. There is a variation in the colour of the gilding of the lilies. Some of the stamens inside the lilies appear to be later replacements. There are some casting cracks generally and areas of re-solidering to the leaves. Some of the screws have also been replaced.
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