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A pair of 19th century Austro-Hungarian silver gilt candlesticks, the pierced sconces with beaded rims, the crenelated drip pans with cruciform ornament, the double inverted baluster stems with winged caryatids, animal masks and foliage, the central knop with cartouche panels depicting putti, the shaped bases with raised semi-naked figures and amorini, within ovals, the four corners with stylized lion masks -- 14in. (35.5cm.) high. (2)