Lion paw feet entered European decorative design as a deliberate borrowing from Roman and Egyptian antiquity, part of the same visual system that gave Empire-era objects their sense of classical authority. This candlestick pair uses the motif at a small, functional scale — three sculpted paw feet raising each base just enough to give the piece real presence on a table rather than sitting flat.
The stem above continues that classical vocabulary with vertical fluting running its full height, widening into a fan-shell motif at the base where the paw feet meet the body. The finish carries two distinct tones — a silvered surface with aged gold showing through at the raised edges — giving the fluting and shell detailing visible depth rather than a flat, single-color cast. The material itself is régule (zamak), a cast zinc alloy commonly used for exactly this kind of detailed decorative casting rather than solid bronze or silver.
Both pieces show the tarnish and minor wear expected of genuine age, worth checking against the full photo set for specifics. At 23 cm tall, the pair suits a dining table, mantel, or console where the paw feet and fluting can be seen at eye level.
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Details
Materials: régule/zamak (cast zinc alloy), silvered finish with aged gold detailing
Dimensions: height 23 cm (9.1 in), weight 713 g (25.1 oz) per pair as provided
Style: Neoclassical Empire style, 1950s
Condition: good vintage condition, tarnish and minor wear consistent with age
