A French gilt-bronze and cut-glass twin-branch candelabrum, second quarter 19th century, in the manner of l'Escalier de Cristal

with acanthus cast arms and on four chased paw feet, with a later box-form three sided pleated silk shade, drilled for electricity

Gilt-bronze with spotting and tarnished and with large dent to circular base. Shade support upright slighty mis-shapen. Would benefit from a deep clean. Will require re-wiring by a qualified electrician.
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