Thomire Duterme Et Cie, Toilet Candlesticks Known As "gossips", Gilt Bronze, 19th Century Empire Period

Thomire-Duterme & Cie (1804-1820), attributed to Pair of toilet or writing candlesticks Cast, chiseled and gilded bronze H. 12; diameter 9.5 cm Empire Restoration period, circa 1815 The torches rest on a circular base, the baluster shaft with fluted decoration. Beautiful quality of casting, carving and gilding Thomire-Duterme & Cie: Thomire and Duterme joined forces in 1804 by taking over the assets of the Daguerre et Lignereux house. Under the company name Thomire, Duterme et Cie they became the largest suppliers of gilded bronze, employing up to seven hundred workers. Thomire then experienced significant development. He was the first bronze maker to participate in the Exhibition of Industrial Products of 1806, during which he received a gold medal. Condition report: Good general condition, original gilding showing some wear from use