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PARIS 1740 - 1742Pair of silver torches and their...

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PARIS 1740 - 1742Pair of silver torches and their candlesticks resting on a dodecagonal base molded with interlaced ovals continued by a chasing of shells and fish scales in recall on the base of the tap. The umbilical stave, chiseled with water leaves, is underlined by a border of nets. The baluster-shaped shaft has a knot with fillets and three clasps. The four sides of the shaft, highlighted by edges ending in shoulder brackets, alternate plain rows and falls of leaves on an amatized background decorated with two faces. The spigot is molded with ovals as well as the bobèche. Master goldsmith : Nicolas OUTREBON, received in 1735Weight : 1863 g - height : 27,5 cmPARIS 1742 - 1743 for the bobèches