Pair of Antique Brass Candlesticks with Octagonal Base, France, 1850

A pair of antique brass candlesticks from France, made around 1850. Each candlestick has a slender baluster stem with turned rings and knops, rising from a stepped octagonal base and topped by a wide drip pan with a cylindrical nozzle. The brass has a warm golden tone with a soft aged sheen, and the faceted base catches the light from every angle. The two candlesticks are a matching pair with the same classic profile, which makes them ideal to place symmetrically. Each candlestick measures 23 cm high, with a base of 8.5 x 8.5 cm. There is wear and some verdigris inside the nozzles, consistent with their age and use; they are stable and ready to hold candles. A timeless pair for a dining table, a mantelpiece, a sideboard or a console, in a classic, rustic or contemporary interior.