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Lot 2119
Near Pair of Large Napoleon III Ormolu Altar Lily Candelabra
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, 7 and 12 light candelabras, in the form of lily and chrysanthemum bouquets with shaped candle sconces, issuing from matching griffin handled urns, mounted above a pierced scrolling tripodal altar base with lion feet and garland mounts.

34 1/2 x 21 x 8 in.

Private Collection, High Point, North Carolina

Some lilies missing stamen and pistil mounts; scattered rubbing to gilt; some looseness to garland mounts.