{"product_id":"pair-of-19th-century-french-christofle-maritime-candlesticks","title":"PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CHRISTOFLE MARITIME CANDLESTICKS","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003ePair of late 19th Century or early 20th Century French marine silver plated candlesticks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eMade by the renowned French silversmiths, Christofle for the prestigious French shipping and cruise ship company, Compagnie des Messageries Maritime. These charming little candle holders are beautifully decorated with engraved bulrushes around the stem and to the top, floral and foliate motifs. The Coat of Arms of the shipping company with laurel wreath to each side is engraved to the base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eIt features a crowned unicorn head in rampart wall on a marine anchor. A symbol of power, the unicorn, considered an auspicious animal, is the emblem of the ships of the Compagnie des Messageries Maritime [1851-1977].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eBeautifully worn silver plate on brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eCirca: 19th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: In good antique condition [See description]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 15cm h x 10cm w x 10cm d\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-reactid=\".5.1.5.0.0.0.1.0.1.$7.1.$1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef: 6295\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AD \u0026 PS Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56692646543746,"sku":"6295\/6458","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/3866\/9870\/files\/6295-5.png?v=1780685513","url":"https:\/\/adpsantiques.com\/products\/pair-of-19th-century-french-christofle-maritime-candlesticks","provider":"AD \u0026 PS Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}