Pair of French Second Empire Faux Bronze Candelabra

A highly decorative pair of mid 19th Century antique French Second Empire "faux bronze" candelabra with pleasingly dark patination, the fluted, tapering columns mounted upon "Lion's Paw" feet which rise from concave triangular bases, each three light candelabrum set around an attractive central finial of floreate inspiration. The various elements of this classically inspired design, which could so easily spill over into fussiness, here come together in a manner entirely pleasing and successful. This lovely old pair almost certainly once formed the flanking elements of a clock garniture and, while we have listed them as "faux bronze", { The Auctioneers from whence they were purchased having catalogued them as bronze }, they may well in fact be made of spelter. Even our knowledgeable metallurgist consultant couldn't decide for certain! Either way, they make a highly desirable and decorative pair. Love This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ? Our Warranty :- Buy It, Enjoy It, And Take Good Care Of It, Subject Only To These Conditions, We Undertake To Accept This Item Back At Any Time And To Credit The Full Original Purchase Price Against The Value Of Your Next Order. Just one of the thousands of Warranted Antiques ~ Vintage Collectables ~ Catalogues and Antiques Reference Works For Sale at our main website, https://www.applecrossantiques.com ~