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MARK OF CHRISTOFLE, PARIS, CIRCA 1870
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A PAIR OF FRENCH SILVER-PLATED SIX-LIGHT CANDELABRA*
Mark of Christofle, Paris, circa 1870
Urn form, with three pilaster supports on lion's-paw feet, the fluted body with lion's heads, paws, and pelt, the stem and lights cast with acanthus and scrolls, the branches formed as cobras with reeded sockets and detachable wax-pans, with additional central wax-pan, each marked under foot
23½in. (59.6cm.) (2)
Mark of Christofle, Paris, circa 1870
Urn form, with three pilaster supports on lion's-paw feet, the fluted body with lion's heads, paws, and pelt, the stem and lights cast with acanthus and scrolls, the branches formed as cobras with reeded sockets and detachable wax-pans, with additional central wax-pan, each marked under foot
23½in. (59.6cm.) (2)
Provenance
Reputed to have belonged to President Chester A. Arthur.
Special notice
This lot is exempt from Sales Tax.