Decorative Pair of French Gilt Bronze 5 Candle Candleabras, H:22.5" W:15". The Gilt overlay over Bronze and Bronze refers to a broad range of copper alloys, usually with tin as the main additive, but sometimes with other elements. With the exception of steel, bronze is superior to iron in nearly every application. Although bronze develops a patina, it does not oxidize beyond the surface. It is considerably less brittle than iron and has a lower casting temperature. The gilt overlay ad ...click for details
Pair of Spanish Colonial Silvered Tole Five-Light Altar Candelabra, the plating is attached with silver headed nails to wooden armature, the garlanded foliate arms surounding a vasiform stem and central flowing, in a decorative pattern. It was formerly electrified, now with hollow fictive taper sockets. H:24" W:21" D:6 1/4"
Located just south of Santa Barbara in an antique community, the store Lifestyle Antiques with decorative arts and furnishings from Europe, specializing in I ...click for details