Gagneau Frères A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted pink and white molded and cut-glass five-light candelabras Paris, circa 1880

each with the engraved signature Gagneau. Paris to the base.

Overall good original condition; the glass and surface overall very dirty and would benefit from a cleaning; electrified; the lot is together with fifteen shades not original to the lamps; some minor losses to some drops; some drops lacking.
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The pre-emminent firm of Gagneau Frères was established in 1800 at 25 rue d'Enghien, Paris, and later at 115 rue de Lafayette, Paris. They exhibited at the major international exhibitions of the 19th century with fine quality decorative light fittings.