Silver candelabras antique.1809 from France.
Antique pair of rare exceptional fabulous silver candelabras of 1809 from France.
5 arms. With puttinis and dolphins. Solid silver.
The hallmark in the shape of a rooster, clarifying the quantity of silver present in the alloy: 1st title for an alloy at 950 thousandths, 2nd title for an alloy at 800 thousandths. (of course the symbols 800 or 950 did not yet exist). H. 20,5 in (52 cm.) . Large 14 in (35 cm.).
TOTAL WEIGHT 17,6 LB (8 Kg). Only solid silver : 15,4 LB (7 Kg). (+ total 1 kg=35 oz of iron added by the old artist under the two bases for staticity) .
PRICE $ 8500