PARIS 1771–1772 A pair of silver candlesticks; the base features alternating contours in two sizes, echoed on the bowl and bell—which are also embossed with two sizes of gadroons—and accented by an unengraved central medallion. Similarly, the baluster-shaped shaft and the finial alternate between two sizes of embossed panels. The finial is accented by rows of thick fillets. Included is a pair of earlier hexagonal candlesticks, open at the top and featuring a salmon head motif. Master silversmith: Joseph-Théodore VANCOMBERT, admitted in 1770 Hallmarks: on the reverse, within the flange, and re-stamped with the crab mark Weight: 1,128 g - candlesticks: 65 g - height: 26.5 cm - base diameter: 14.7 cm