19th Century Bronze Etruscan Candelabrum

19th Century Bronze Etruscan CandelabrumAn exquisitely cast and patinated bronze 'Etruscan' candelabrum in the Grand Tour taste. France or Italy, mid to late 19th century. Why we like it We love the finest quality of casting and patination on this superb candelabrum. The top part, surmounted by an exquisite figure of ibis, is superbly cast as ancient Roman oil lamp, with candle sconces in the nozzles, and it is supported by a very finely cast tripod stand, raised on three lion paws and

make this object a powerful decorative statement on its own

Reflecting the finesse of early 18th-century design

with each artisan crafting vases

Height excluding fittings: 18

The Domestic Context for Gillows’ Rush- and Cane-Seated Chairs

at Stonehurst

also attributed to John McLean

hollowed back and Grecian splayed back legs relates to seat patterns in George Smith's Collection of Designs for Household Furniture and Interior Decoration

5 inches / 49

circa 1920

Remarkably retaining its original ebonised frame

The design of the  backs of these chairs shaped as stylized scallop shells