A pair of German silver candlesticks 'Retour d'Egypte'
A pair of German silver candlesticks 'Retour d'Egypte'
Rectangular plinths with palmette friezes supporting columnar shafts with Egyptian style mascarons and vase shaped nozzles. H 26.5 cm, weight 659 g.
Unidentified maker's mark "M", around 1810.
Napoleon's expedition to Egypt in 1798-1801 sparked a real enthusiasm for faraway Egypt and its history. In addition to the major porcelain manufacturers, European silversmiths were also inspired by the new source.
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A pair of German silver candlesticks 'Retour d'Egypte'
Rectangular plinths with palmette friezes supporting columnar shafts with Egyptian style mascarons and vase shaped nozzles. H 26.5 cm, weight 659 g.
Unidentified maker's mark "M", around 1810.
Napoleon's expedition to Egypt in 1798-1801 sparked a real enthusiasm for faraway Egypt and its history. In addition to the major porcelain manufacturers, European silversmiths were also inspired by the new source.
