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Antique EX-FINE Ostrich Egg & Hand Tooled Silver Repousse Wall Candle Holder Sconce Kashmiri Work
- For your consideration is a marvelous antique Raj India candle sconce, made from an Ostrich egg and solid hand-tooled high grade silver
- Superb Kashmiri repousse ornamentation throughout
- The candle holder bowl is a stylized floral bloom
- Reticulated back plate
- It was intended and made to hold a candle, never electrified
- Antique, second half of the 19th century. Indo-British, intended for the European market
- Measurements: Approx. 13" tall overall x 9" deep; 7.5" diameter of the back plate
- Weighs about 952 grams or 2 lbs. 1 1/2 oz. altogether
- Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos below. All original. Silver parts exhibit beautiful noble patination, developed over time. The ostrich egg has a crack as pictured and small pieces missing at the joint with the base. Of course, with simple tooling, it can be replaced or repaired. Displays exceptionally well nevertheless!
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