Pair of 18th century Silvered Candle holders or torches Louis XV
18th century French furniture known as the golden age of French furniture prized by the world’s leading collectors of decorative arts.
Silvered bronze, rarer the other decorative techniques associated with bronze such as ormolu, it refers to the process of covering soft bronze works with thin layers of silver. An attractive, silvered finish is produced, pieces are never hallmarked but may have a makers mark.
The design; Tulip shaped capital with anthemion leaf decoration, the column adorned with cartouche and garlands and base ornamented with acanthus leaves and bud designs.
Dimension 27 cm high + 14.5 cm diameter base.
The pair weighing in at 2.80 kg