Monumental Pair Napoleon III Bronze Candelabras

A monumental pair of antique French Napoleon III bronze and white onyx candelabras, dating back to the late 19th century. In baluster-form with gilt bronze handles formed as female caryatid busts and terminating in lion masks. Topped by ten branch flora form arms topped with flower candle cups and bobeche. The whole composition sits upon a raised gilt metal pedestal above an onyx plinth mounted with four scroll feet. 

Origin: France

Date: Late 19th C 

Materials: White Onyx, Gilt Bronze 

67"high x 23"diameter 

Provenance: The Manor of West Orange, NJ, an historic landmark turned haute cuisine restaurant and luxury private event estate;The estate of President Warren G. Harding (by repute)