19th Century Spanish Colonial Exotic Tobacco Leaf 5-Light Candelabra - a Pair

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Pair of 19th-century Spanish Colonial Exotic Tobacco Leaf 5-Light Candelabra
Peru, mid-19th century

This extraordinary pair of 19th-century Spanish Colonial … Read more Pair of 19th-century Spanish Colonial Exotic Tobacco Leaf 5-Light Candelabra
Peru, mid-19th century

This extraordinary pair of 19th-century Spanish Colonial Exotic Tobacco Leaf 5-Light Candelabras from mid-19th-century Peru is a remarkable find. Each candelabrum stands 17.5 inches high with a 9.5-inch diameter and is crafted from silver-plated brass or bronze. The design features a figural Indian holding the nicotiana, or tobacco plant, which elegantly blooms into the five-light candelabrum. These exquisite works are raised on finely engraved floral, tapering circular pedestals with a 6.5-inch diameter of the best quality casting and intricate detailing. These candelabras are not only functional lighting pieces but also exceptional works of art, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Spanish Colonial workmanship. Ready to place and use, they will add historical elegance and exotic charm to your collection or interior. Unmarked. See less