Pair of Continental Five-Light Silver Candelabra

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Pair of Continental Five-Light Silver Candelabra, late 19th century, with flat leaf tulip-shaped sconces, the central sconce on acanthus stem and egg-shaped nozzle, surrounded by four reeded and acanthus candlearms, with tapered stem ending in foliate knop, on domed foot with leaf tip rim, on round loaded base, ht. 19 5/8 in.

Note: Purportedly once owned by the silent film actress Lillian Gish.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

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