A pair of French Louis-Philippe candelabra circa 1825

with three branches on a winged figure and base with winged griffins

These are Restauration and not Louis-Philippe and circa 1825. In overall good condition. Attractive detail to casting. On one candelabrum a candlearm has been resoldered and the mask at the end of the arm has lost most of its gilding but can easily be regilt. Drilled for electricity and formerly electrified. There are some scratches on the urn section of one candelabrum. The fasces mount on the front of one base is a little loose and cane easily be repinned. Please note the electric fittings featured in the catalogue illustration were unsafe and have been removed and no longer come with this lot.
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