Silver plated Caryatid candlestciks, French circa 1900
£475.00
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Opulent and exceptionally fine quality Neo-Classical pair of silver plated candlesticks, Caryatid stems holding an urn, set on a finely tooled base, by T&E of Paris; antique French circa 1900.
Condition: minor surface wear
Size: Height: 24 cm Diameter: 10 cm
Condition: minor surface wear
Size: Height: 24 cm Diameter: 10 cm
Style note — Neo-classical style looks back at and draws its design inspiration from the ancient Greece and Rome, and uses those elements in decoration. Most neo-classical items are defined by straight and clean lines, elegant repetitive floral patterns, floral garlands and gadrooning.
Facts of Lavish Fun fact — a bedroom candle holder is a small bowl with a handle, set with a short candlestick, a snuffer and a reflector. They were the torches of the day.
