Candelabrum (one of a pair)
Series TitleNapoleonic Campaign Silver Service
Artist
Martin-Guillaume Biennais
(French, 1764 - 1834)
Date1810
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 20 1/2 × 12 1/2 × 7 inches (52.07 × 31.75 × 17.78 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Dan Gerber Sr.
Object number76-34/7 A
MarkingsSeveral pieces marked with diamond punch showing a monkey and the letter "B". Candle cups show octagonal marks with rooster and a round punch mark with classical profile facing right.
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DescriptionFive light candelabra with circular, domed bases decorated with rased acanthus leaves and anthemion borders. Tapered central stem rises to support 4 branches and a central candle cup. Each branch is enhanced by a foliated spiral design. 4 swans terminate the curved of the candle branches at the stem.
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