A pair of French silver four-light candelabra, Georges Sestacq, Paris, circa 1900

in Louis XVI style; cast with husk swags over fluting, rosette and husk bands, the circular bases with three acanthus embellished capped feet, detachable branches of similar form, later adapted for electricity, French Minerva mark

Clearly marked with Minerva standard mark and maker's mark to most sections. Both of very good gauge. A little bent in places to the branches. One with brass thread running through, both baranches with threads running through, henc total weight. Otherwise good crisp condition.
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