Bronze & Gilt Metal Candlesticks
code:6230Bronze & Gilt Metal Candlesticks
A pair of early 19th century bronze Chinese figure candlesticks.
The figures are sat crossed legged holding in their hand a gilded brass torch and sitting on a circular gilded brass plinth.
The candle holders comprise of an umbrella shaped circular arrangement of ten cut glass drops or prisms held from ten fleur-de-lis gilded brass decorations in the centre of which is a candle holder to match.
The Chinese men are holding the torches in their left and right hands respectively. The candlesticks are in good condition and have a good colour with age. (Circa 1840)
Height 20.7cm (8.1 inches)
Diameter of Base 9cm (3.5 inches)
