The representation of Minerva on the present pair of chandeliers is similar to that found on a set of wall appliques in the Tsarskoe Selo, St Petersburg (see G. Loukomski, The Palaces of Tsarskoe Selo, London, 1987, p. 83). The appliques were probably installed during the refurbishment of the Palace, during the reign of Alexander I (1801-1825). Another chandelier, with a similar frieze of Minerva heads and with flaming torches, is illustrated in Vergoldete Bronzen (see H. Ottomeyer. P. Pröschel, Vol I, Munich, 1986, p. 306.)