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Throughout history, humankind has had a recurring fascination -- some may say obsession -- with all things Egyptian.
From the discovery of the Rosetta Stone during Napoleon Bonaparte's Egyptian campaign to Howard Carter's finding of King Tut's tomb, each historic event reignites the spark of Egyptomania and in turn we see a resurgence of Egyptian Revival jewelry.
Around the turn of the 20th century, there were a number of notable Egyptian discoveries. Edward Ayrton unearthed several royal and non-royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Ludwig Borchardt found the now famous bust of Nefertiti in 1912, just to name a few.
We believe these wonderful candelabras are a product of the Egyptian Revival period following those early 20th century discoveries.
Handcrafted in France, these exquisite bronze candlesticks feature a pharaonic figure holding two small vessels. Perched upon his head is a stylized headdress of Osiris -- the Egyptian god of the dead -- and two candle holders positioned in a manner reminiscent of a scale. The scale of judgement perhaps?
The base is just as detailed and beautiful as the holder itself. Each corner features a lovely winged scarab.
This pair is a must have for the Egypt lover in your life!
Additional Details
Date: Early 1900s
Materials: Bronze
Measurements: 3" x 8 3/8" x 9"
Markings: None
Condition: Very Good
Candlesticks show normal signs of age, wear and use. There are a few wax remnants. One candelabra has a slight wobble. We tried to tighten the screw on the bottom but were unable to.
