ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH SOLID SILVER PAIR OF FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS, DEBAIN c.1880
19th Century French silver candlesticks, exceptionally large and heavy gauge, each on shaped-quatrefoil base and embellished with shells and leaves, the cast supporting figures depicting the Goddess Demeter, the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture, presiding over grains and the fertility of the earth, dressed in robes and holding a plentiful cornucopia in one hand and an two handled urn resting on her head.
Hallmarked French silver (950 standard, high grade silver), Paris, year about 1890's, Maker's Alphonse Debain.
Reference Number: A6888
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century French solid silver candlesticks, exceptionally large and heavy gauge, each on shaped-quatrefoil base and embellished with shells and leaves, the cast supporting figures depicting the Goddess Demeter, the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture, presiding over grains and the fertility of the earth, dressed in robes and holding a plentiful cornucopia in one hand and an two handled urn resting on her head. The tops of the candlesticks are with detachable nozzles.
Hallmarked French silver (950 standard, high grade silver), Paris, year about 1890's, Maker's Alphonse Debain (active 1883-1911). Alphonse Debain was a French silversmith, originating from a family of hereditary silver and gold makers. He produced exquisite tea sets and tableware of the finest quality.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 36cm
Width: 19cm
Depth: 19cm
Combined Weight: 2180g
