Pair of Candelabra

The ornamentation on these candelabra is extremely decorative: young mermen kneel on the handles clutching horns of plenty, crossed sprays of oak leaves frame female faces, and bunches of grapes, blossoms, and pinecones decorate the removable stoppers that project from the tops of the candle holders. The contrasting burnished and matte gilded surfaces of the twisted, fluted neck and the spheres and notches around the base of the vase are typical decoration for the period.