Lot 181
  • 181

A pair of French gilt-bronze elements, 19th century

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description

  • La Reforma
  • Bronze
  • gilt-bronze elements approximately 40cm. high; 1ft. 3¾in., willow twigs each approximately 87cm. high; 2ft.8½in.
comprising two floral and foliate branches; probably formerly part of a candelabrum, together with a pair of gilt-bronze lily stems and ten black and gilt painted and gilded metal decorative willow twigs, modern

Condition

The floral branches: gilding darker overall and more attractive. The lily stems: good condition Twigs: good condition but seven budds dettached but present.
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