A pair of Italian late Renaissance parcel-gilt, brown-painted and carved torchères probably Florence, late 16th/early 17th century

Wired for electricity. Faux candles are included in height. Sections holding faux candles later. With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. With scattered small losses to wood. Some old worm damage; not extensive. Redecorated, decoration with some losses, rubbing and surface dirt. In good condition.
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