A pair of mid 19th century ormolu candlesticks having gilt nozzles with raised Neo-Renaissance decoration above unusual triple classical caryatids placed back to back, each with a triangular base with applied Neo-Renaissance ornament.
See: Watson, F.J.B., Wallace Collection Catalogue. Furniture, p. 96, ill. F170, London 1956. Identical caryatids to the ones in the Wallace collection dated rom 1780 – but with different nozzle and base. Later cast in the fashion of the 19th century.
Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use, gilding rubbed of on arms and chest of the caryatids- detailed condition report on request
