2 Large Antique French Silver Plate Church Temple Altar Pricket Candlesticks Holders 23"

Description

Two antique French Louis XVI style silverplate mantel or floor prickets / candlesticks / candle holders featuring a tall reeded column with trophy urn form pedestal base.

In the history of religion, light and fire have frequently accompanied the sacred rites of many peoples. The fire from the Church / Temple altar is used symbolically for those things holy- giving light to those things respected.

Condition

Good Overall - Tarnish; couple of dents

Dimensions

5.75" x 22.75" (Diameter x Height)