Pair of Silver Candlesticks, Farmers General, Paris, M-A. Leroy, 1780, 18th Century

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Pair of Silver Candlesticks, Farmers General, Paris, M-A. Leroy, 1780, 18th Century

Name: Pair of Silver Candlesticks, Farmers General, Paris, M-A. Leroy, 1780, 18th Century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: I37WU3MUN8
Price: 5600 EUR
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5.600 €

Period 18th century

Style Louis XVI

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Pair of solid silver candlesticks or candlesticks, straight socket on a slightly fluted baluster-shaped shaft, resting on a wide base with moldings and contoured ogee, decorated with large stylized shells on the foot and smaller ones on the shaft's node, hallmarks Fermiers Généraux de Paris 1780, silversmith Marc-Antoine Leroy*, Louis XVI period, 18th century.
These candlesticks are in very good condition and feature exceptionally high-quality carving. This shell decoration is unusual. They are hallmarked under the foot, in the socket, and in the bobeche. Hallmark of Paris (crowned A), letter R for 1780, MA, and recency hallmark.
* Marc-Antoine Leroy: MAL hallmark with rearing animal, two remedy grains, lily, crown. Born in 1738, master in 1769, listed in 1793. Paris. A platter (presenter) by this silversmith is preserved at the Louvre Museum (ref. OA 9658); another is at the Metropolitan Museum in New York (no. 48.187.333).
Note: minor scratches and slight wear from time, see photos.

Dimensions
Bobeche diameter: 6.2 cm
Diameter at base: 14.8 cm
Height: 26.9 cm
Weight: 1334 grams (668g + 666g)

Reference: 300 381

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Additional Information

Condition	Good
Style	Louis XVI (Candle holders, Candlesticks of Louis XVI Style)
Period	18th century (Candle holders, Candlesticks 18th century)
Country of origin	France
Internal reference	300 381