Cassolette (2) - Louis XVI - Bronze - dual-use

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Pair of gilded bronze candlesticks in Louis XVI style, dating to circa 1780, from France, measuring 23 cm high by 7 cm square, in fairly good used condition with possible minor losses.

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Pair of cassolettes-style candlesticks in gilt bronze dating from the Louis XVI period.

Candlesticks resting on four ball-shaped feet. The base is decorated with cartouches and a laurel crown surmounted by a fluted, chased shaft.
The binet is urn-shaped or cassolettes, decorated on both sides with knots imitating silk.
The upper walls are adorned with acanthus leaves.
The top of the candlestick is removable.

French workmanship from the Louis XVI era, circa 1780

Very good overall condition

Dimensions 23 x 7 x 7 cm

Pair of cassolettes-style candlesticks in gilt bronze dating from the Louis XVI period.

Candlesticks resting on four ball-shaped feet. The base is decorated with cartouches and a laurel crown surmounted by a fluted, chased shaft.
The binet is urn-shaped or cassolettes, decorated on both sides with knots imitating silk.
The upper walls are adorned with acanthus leaves.
The top of the candlestick is removable.

French workmanship from the Louis XVI era, circa 1780

Very good overall condition

Dimensions 23 x 7 x 7 cm

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Model
Louis XVI
Title additional information
dual-use
Number of objects
2
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
France
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
23 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
Late 18th century
FranceVerified
993
Objects sold
81.82%
Private

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