Pair of candlesticks candlestick with medallions Pair of candlesticks; The candlesticks are round in cross-section. The straight-walled base has a flat top; over which runs a pearl rim that surrounds the foot. This is constructed in steps and consists of a layer of smooth part; a higher middle part over which a wreath of bay leaves and berries tied with ribbons runs and a curved; rejuvenating part with a decoration of two layers of beam leaves superimposed on a punched ground. Foot and trunk are separated by a flat nodus; decorated with acanthus leaves; closed by profile edges. The baluster-shaped trunk is adorned around the lower part with three acanthus volutes; between which three oval medallions surrounded by leaves with antique portraits in the profile turned to the right: the first bearded and topped; the second beardless and also laureled and the third veiled. The trunk has a straight-walled crown; on which three wound laurel garlands depend on nails. The arched top is decorated with stylized leaves. Above that; separated from the stem by a convex profile; the candle holder arises; which is in the form of a stylized flower whose petals are held together by a band engraved with a curved edge on roughened ground. The loose fat trap is surrounded by a pearl rim; ornaments; art; Johannes Schiotling; Amsterdam; 1785; silver (metal); h 19.0 cm x d 9.9 cm x w 384.0 gr