Object Description
A magnificent pair of sterling silver, three light candelabra made in the Rococo style. These candelabra are made after a design by Paul de Lamerie.
The columns have a bust of an aged Bacchus, supporting a central capital. There are three detachable scroll arms with female busts and three capitals.
The candelabra have scroll shell and vine leaf decoration, and the scroll tri-form bases are decorated with vine leaves, too.
Dimensions: height 52.70 cm, width/span 36 cm, base 20 cm
Exhibitions: This pair are copies, the originals, of which can be found in the Metropolitan Museum in New York, were made by Paul de Lamerie in 1747.