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Set of 4 French Restauration Classical Silver Candlesticks

Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Set of 4 French Restauration 950 silver candlesticks, ca 1815. Each: Bellied socket mounted to faceted shaft on “tri-paws” in turn mounted to flange; raised foot. Ornament includes imbricated leaves and gadrooning on socket as well as leaf-and-dart and leaf-and-berry borders. Engraved pendant flowers on shaft.

Restrained return-to-order Classicism.

Fineness stamps include one first introduced by the Association des Orfèvres in 1790s and the Paris fineness stamp (1809-1819). Maker’s stamp for Marguerite Hoguet; two candlesticks also stamped “V. E. Paraud” (that is, widow of Pierre Paraud, who died in 1812). Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 11 x D 5 1/8 in. Total weight: 61.5 troy ounces. #CA758

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CA758
Incollect Reference #:	776595

Dimensions

H.	11 in;	Diam.	5.125 in;
H.	27.94 cm;	Diam.	13.02 cm;

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