Each with a vase-shaped nozzle above a square tapering Egyptian herm shaft decorated with flaming torches and winged reeds, above a quadripartite base modelled as feet and a spreading foot decorated with relief-cast panels of griffins
12 in. (30.5 cm.) high; 4. 1/4 in. (11 cm.) diameter

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A closely related pair of candlesticks is illustrated in I. Sychev, Russian chandeliers, 1760-1830, p.134, figs. 633-34.
Related candlesticks were sold Christie's, London, 6 December 2012, lot 65 and Christie's, London, 5 November 2009, lot 369.