Pair Of 19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Figural Candelabra, c.1880 Curios

Pair Of 19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Figural Candelabra, c.1880 Curios**RESERVED** A pair of fine 19th century French gilt ormolu figural candelabra, c. 1880. Each candelabra has four candle holders in the form of flowers amongst foliate branches depicting leaves and further flowers, held by a fine classical maiden figure in flowing garments, all above a white onyx baluster plinth banded with rope twist gilt ormolu and octagonal base. There is some wear commensurate with age, namely the central nectar stems to some of

Published by Oliver and Boyd in 1953

dated '3 / 1830'

Width (opened flat): 9cm

An attractive set of three 19th century botanical specimens mounted on paper with hand-written inscriptions beneath each identifying the common name

The work is signed 'Charles Mason' to the lower left

Weight: 23 grams

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an almost 'knowing' expression

A 19th century ebonised & gilt faux bamboo folding table by William Whiteley

An expert in Rowland Ward pieces has concluded that this is the technique used for the binding of this box

and then there ensued a life-and-death struggle between the two

with no fading or damage to the plate