Pair Antique Gothic Revival Bronze and Brass Torchiere Floor Candelabra in Manner of William Butterfield
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Our client's outstanding antique (late 19th century) candelabra in the manner of William Butterfield (1814-1900) are fashioned from patinated bronze and brass in the neo-gothic style, and measure an impressive 93 inches (7 feet, 9 inches) tall and 33 inches across. Each with two tiers of candlearms with scrolled molded brackets with ten total lights, octagonal stepped stems with scrolled collars, and octagonal pierced bases with gothic arched feet.
Provenance: John Keil, London.
John Keil was a highly respected English antique furniture dealer who operated a gallery on Brompton Road in London in the late 1960s. He and his brother Peter carried the legacy of Henry William Keil who established the family business in 1932 and attracted the most prestigious patronage, including members of the British royal family and collectors around the globe.