"Reversible Candlesticks In Carrara Marble And Gilded Mercury Bronze"
Pair of reversible cassolette candlesticks in Carrara marble and gilded bronze with mercury.. Round marble base adorned with chiseled bronze foliage garlands, base with a row of pearls, was in marble in the shape of a vase decorated with lion's muzzles joined by garlands . Reversible lids sometimes forming openwork perfume burners like a kiosk or candlesticks. The bronzes are finely chiseled and gilded with gold leaf, the marbles show no scratches! The gilding is in perfect condition.