A pair of Italian blue lacquered and parcel-gilt candlesticks, late 17th/early 18th century

each with a tôle drip-pan

Tullio Silva Collection, Milan

In overall good conserved condition. Colour slightly darker overall more natural and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Decoration refreshed. There is some wax residue inside the drip-pan of one but this can be cleaned off and a very minor chip to the gilding of the drip-pan. There are some very minor chips generally. There are some hairline cracks which are hardly noticeable. There is a chip to the rear of one foot.
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