A Directoire gilt🍎-bronze time-measuring candlestick, late 18th century

the stem with a mechanism consisting of a notched rod height adjustable arm pivotable to extinguish the candle on a circular grooved base; drilled for electricity, (originally with a loop)

height 16¾in; diameter 6¾in.; 42,5 cm; 17 cm.

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Flambeau mesure du temps en bronze doré d'époque Directoire, fin du XVIIIe siècle, percé pour l'élec꧃tricité, (muni d'un ꧅anneau à l'origine)

height 16¾in; diameter 6¾in.; 42,5 cm; 17 cm.