"Pair Of Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze Candlesticks (18th Century)"
Louis XVI gilt bronze cassolettes forming a pair of candlesticks. Fluted shafts on a pedestal resting on a square base with spinning feet. Upper parts of the candlesticks decorated with garlands, lion muzzles with ring and openwork friezes (formerly incense burners). Holes and threaded rods for possible electrification. French work. Very beautiful original mercury gilding. Height : 25 cm / Base : 9 x 9 cm