An exceptional pair of antique white Carrara marble and ormolu candelabra toucheres

Baroque in style and made during the 19th century in Venice, Italy. 

The bases with hairy paw-feet, acanthus leaves, lions masks and rams heads. The baluster columns carved with female masks, drapery swags, double-headed eagles and acanthus leaves. On top of the marble stems are extremely fine cast ormolu candelabras, with a central stiff and four scrolling arms in the form of fruiting cornucopia, ending in drip pans and candle nozzles.

Circa 1860

Provenance: National Galleries of Scotland