Pair of Italian Silver-Leaf Mecca Altar Pricket Candlesticks c.1750

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Pair of Italian Silver-Leaf Mecca Altar Pricket Candlesticks c.1750A magnificent pair of 18th century Italian altar candlesticks, richly carved in wood and finished in the traditional mecca technique silver leaf laid over gesso and bole, then toned with a translucent amber glaze to create a warm, gilded lustre. The baluster stems rise from scrolled tripod feet, their generous profiles and architectural rhythm typical of Northern Italian Baroque and early Rococo church furnishings. Each retains its original iron

Set of 4 Ebonised French Salon Chairs with mother of pearl inlay

The Lions would make a grand dramatic statement in your interior or a protected position within a garden

and luminous bright gilding

Condition: Excellent decorative condition with expected craquelure and age-wear to the lacquer

Alba illuminates” Framed size listed

Unusual French composite stone crucifix c

and the interplay between nature and memory

Surmounted by a sumptuous open carved pediment with a elaborate foliate peak to the centre draped with foliate garlands above geometric strapwork festooned by a laurel wreath

1890 With incredible carving and such delicate and romantic features

originally purchased in Italy on The Grand Tour

life-like and sharply cast in composite stone

feels equally modern with its’ clean lines

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