These exceptional antique Italian silver candlesticks with marble have a tapering cylindrical form to a figural pedestal and oval base.

The tapering capitals of these antique silver candlesticks are encircled with an applied moulded border to the upper rim.

The capitals are supported by impressive cast silver gilt knopped columns encircled with leaf ornamentation and lobed designs.

Each candlestick is further ornamented with an exceptional pedestal constructed of two bearded figures braced against each other and supporting the column on their shoulders.

These candlesticks have exceptional oval marble bases with a silver moulded rim, all supported by four impressive cast Regency style claw feet.

The surface of each candlestick retains the original gilding.

The hallmarks struck to the underside of each candlestick includes:

Silver quality/purity mark: 800 (800 standard, 800/1000).

Maker's registration:224, MI (DE VECCHI PIETRO e CATTANEO PRIMO, Milano)

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These antique Italian silver candlesticks with marble are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The cast decoration is all very sharp.

The marble bases are in perfect condition.

The Italian hallmarks struck to the underside of each base have wear in keeping with age and location; the maker has been identified as a strong possibility from the legibility of the registration mark.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of antique silverware.

Height 9.7cm/3.8"

Length 10.1cm/4"

Width 7.4cm/2.9"

Diameter of capital 2.8cm/1.1"

20.4 troy ounces/635g (including marble bases)