From Switzerland a stunning pair of 20th century silver candlesticks, circular shape, finely decorated with two stunning applied Native American Indian Heads and richly chiseled with flower, vegetal motifs and repoussé with acanthus leaf patterns. Marked 800 for the 800/000 silver title, P.K. silver maker initials and the coq de bruyère the Swiss mark used from 1882 to 1934 for the 800 silver title.
The two antique candle holders come from the furnishings of a Lombard villa on Como lake and are in good condition.
The candlesticks weigh 392 grams.
Bibl. Tardy, Parigi 1985, pag. 395.