Faberge Silver Figural Candelabra Cherubs

Magnificent Pair of Silver Figural Candelabra with the mark of Peter Carl Faberge.This extraordinary pair of silver figural candelabra are in the form of a winged Cherubs & supporting a three-branch candelabrum from their arm. The ornamental candle branches are. Sweeping, curved arms are decorated with overlapping acanthus type leaves. The curve of each ornamented with a furled round floral rosette. The bobeches each with a similar leaf type design on the underside & the candle holders themselves, with a repeating damascene design. The winged Cherubs are mounted on a round sphere with one uplifting foot. The sphere itselfe supported by an ornamental coloumn with overlaying a floral design& leaf motif. The bases of the candelabra are a step square structure. The silver is in a matt finish a similar overlaying leaf design is illustrated on a silver & crystal fruit vase illustrated in the book.

Russian Silver by Pycckoe Cepedpo on page 109.The candelabra are hallmarked on the pedestal base & wing of the cherub. The hallmarks include a rectangular hallmark for Carl Faberge -a square one with the assayers mark for 1891-a clipped corner touch mark for the silver purity “84"-a rectangular hallmark with the imperial eagle-oval touch mark with the head of a woman. According to the book Russian Silver, Faberge opened a branch in Moscow sometime in 1887 which lasted until1918 & specialized in the production of “larger silver articles. In very fine condition with the original surface patina. Don’t pass up this opportunity to acquire these works of art by the world famous Peter Carl Faberge.

Measurements: 24 1/2"high& the bases are 4 7/16" square