Paire de grands lustres en argent et bronze doré à neuf lumières, poinçon d'orfèvre PL, probablement Sicile, peut-être Messine vers 1700

le corps de forme balustre ciselé et repoussé de motifs de vagues et cartouches sur fond amati, les bras de lumière groupés par trois et tenus par un putto, les chaînes à maillons plats

Gilding on bronze putti partly worn. A small crack on 2 bronze arms. Traces of restoration on some of the bronze arms, otherwise in overall good condition. Marked at least on three different places and on all silver links. Each chain centered with a gilt metal link, most probably original. Possibly originally sanctuary lamps despite there is absolutely no religious symbol (even putti do not have wings like cherubs). Nice design. Rare set of 2 identical lamps. Date could be read 1692.
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