A large pair of French silver seven-light candelabra, Henry Frères et Cie for Boin-Taburet, Paris, circa 1905

in Regency style, the hexagonal sticks cast and chased with panels of diaperwork, shells, husks, and masks, similar detachable six-branch tops, complete with drip-pans and sconces

Ross S. Sterling (1875-1949), Governor of Texas, 1931-33, founder of Humble Oil and Refining Co. (acquired by Standard Oil of New Jersey, 1959, merged in 1973 with Exxon, now ExxonMobil); bequeathed to his daughter,
Mildred Sterling who in 1925 married the architect, Wyatt C. Hedrick (1888-1964), and thence to their daughter,
Jean Hedrick Darden (d. 2012)

Very heavy gauge, hallmarks and overall condition excellent.
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The Parisian firm of Boin-Taburet, manufacturing and retail goldsmiths and dealers in works of art and antiques, was established by  Emile Taburet in 1868. Bointaburet became well known for the quality of its stock, particularly fine silverwork made in historical styles. The firm won praise for its exhibits at a number of international exhibitions, including Paris, 1889, Moscow, 1891, Paris, 1900 and St. Petersburg, 1902.