Pair of French 19th Century Tall Giltwood Altar Torchères
$3,200.00
SKU: 40-7
Dimension: 45.875"H x 10"W x 10"D
Dimensions: 45-7/8″H x 10″Diameter
Stunning pair of large gold gilt altar candlesticks, c. 1850’s or earlier, from a church in the Bordeaux Region of France. Original finish is now wonderfully distressed, retaining much of it’s gold gilt on the front sides, backside has always been unfinished. All hand carved candlesticks are resting on a trefoil base.
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Dimensions: 45-7/8″H x 10″Diameter
Stunning pair of large gold gilt altar candlesticks, c. 1850’s or earlier, from a church in the Bordeaux Region of France. Original finish is now wonderfully distressed, retaining much of it’s gold gilt on the front sides, backside has always been unfinished. All hand carved candlesticks are resting on a trefoil base.
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