ANTIQUE ELKINGTON GOLD PLATED CANDELABRAS 19thC. RARE ORNATE-

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ANTIQUE ELKINGTON GOLD PLATED CANDELABRAS 19thC. RARE ORNATE-:
$9999.00

Here for your consideration are the most exceptional and exquisite pair of ornate candelabras.Electroplated in Real Gold made by Elkington for the Department of Science & Art. They are electrotype reproductions. Made in the 19th C (aprox 1850s) in Birmingham England . These are absolutely fabulous. Marked on the bottom "Elkington Department of Science and Art ~VR~ . the VR stands for Victoria Regina aka Queen Victoria .Elkington made reproductions of famous works of art. Sometimesborrowing items from museums and making the reproduction ,then returning the precious original to the museum. Thesecandelabras have 7 cups each so ornate Rams heads on each base of arm just unbelievably gorgeous . Adorned with the Acanthus and celtic lookingdesign ,the cups have 4 leaf clovers on them . and on and on and on. GOOD LUCK EVER FINDING them again in this condition, except possibly in a museum. I was told the original were indeed Queen Victoria's and mostlikely the originals had Jewels on them . These are for the serious collector or designer, they have natural patina .see photos . Each cup has an insert that comes out, and the tops of the" tree" come completely out of the base . They are large 22" at tallest point x APROX 13" across at farthest span of arms and the base is 8.5 . They are heavyweighing close to 13lbs each . Icannot say enough about these rare pieces, certainly Castle worthy .You would only see something like this in the MOST elegant and wealthiest of homes .Interior designers check these out, your clients will be "WOWED" and very impressed. I will consider allreasonable offers depending on how far they need to travel . the shipping cost is a flat rate due to insurance . these will beprofessionally packed at my expense for secure and safe arrival . signature will be required ,so please make sure the address is one where a person will be there.if your address needs to be changed toaccommodate this, please, you must do this at check out BEFORE you pay . please feel free to ask questionsthrough messenger .Review all photos sold as shown . I am beyond pleased to have these in my Store and have them up for your consideration. ATT they will be dismantled (each cup screws off) for shipping ,easily put back together no tools required simply screw in each cup ..Lastly but most importantly ,Thank you for viewing my listing.We reserve therightto "vet " all buyers .