19th Century Victorian Pair of Brass Dragon or Griffin Form Candlesticks, Probably French

Description

We are selling this great pair of detailed Continental European brass candlesticks. These Victorian period candle holders have great dragon or griffin form bases and appear to have once been silvered, or at least the bases have. We believe the candlesticks may have originally been French or Austrian.

Condition: Surface silvering on the bases has been polished off. Slight bends to bobehce and shaft of one candle holder.

Dimensions:
Height 7 3/8 Inches 18.8 cm
Width 3 1/2 Inches 9.0 cm
Depth 3 1/2 Inches 9.0 cm

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Slight bend to one candlestick, one bent bobeche. Bases appear to have originaly been silvered.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Brass

Details:
Country of Origin: France
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Slight bend to one candlestick, one bent bobeche. Bases appear to have originaly been silvered.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

7.38 x 3.5 x 3.5 in

19th Century Victorian Pair of Brass Dragon or Griffin Form Candlesticks, Probably French

Lot 0776

Estimate $380-$1,010

Starting Bid

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$190

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