{"product_id":"vintage-pair-of-rococo-two-light-73878","title":"Vintage Pair of Rococo Two-Light Candelabra, Gilt Metal Scrolls on Hand-Painted Floral Bases, Attributed 19th Century, 23.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn eighteenth-century Paris, the Martin brothers became famous for a lustrous varnish that imitated Asian lacquer. Known as vernis Martin, it was used on everything from carriages to snuffboxes, often painted with delicate flowers on soft-coloured grounds. The fashion for painted floral decoration framed in gilt metal lasted well into the following century, and it gave small decorative objects a light, feminine charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair of candelabra carries that charm. Each stands on a small rectangular base with a pale green painted ground, decorated with a bouquet of flowers: one with blue cornflowers and red blossoms, the other with roses and small blue flowers. The bases are framed by gilt metal Rocaille mounts, with shell-like scrolls and curving feet. From the top, a leafy stem rises to a spray of foliage, and two arms loop out to hold leaf-edged bobèches and fluted candle cups. The gilding carries a soft patina of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe candelabra are in good condition, with no breaks or restoration. The painted decoration has some small losses, as pictured. They bring a gentle, decorative touch to a mantelpiece, a dressing table or a dining table set for candlelight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this is a vintage pair of Rococo two-light candelabra, with gilt metal scrolls on hand-painted floral bases, attributed to the nineteenth century. Each is 23.5 cm tall, and they are exactly as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Height 23.5 cm (9.3 in); width 19.5 cm and 18 cm (7.7 and 7.1 in); depth 6.3 cm (2.5 in). Each is about the height of a hardcover novel.\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Gilt metal; painted base with floral decoration\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle-Period: Rococo \/ Louis XV style; vintage, attributed to the nineteenth century\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) for the pair\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping: Professionally packed, fully insured, worldwide. We handle the paperwork, with all import duties paid by us; nothing to settle on delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Good; no breaks or restoration; patina to the gilding; small losses to the painted decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\nReturns: Accepted within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Jaspers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59798188130649,"sku":"LM-E-611","price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/5388\/5529\/files\/il_fullxfull.8649662050_rc6g.jpg?v=1791555551","url":"https:\/\/maisonjaspers.com\/products\/vintage-pair-of-rococo-two-light-73878","provider":"Maison Jaspers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}