Pair of bronze and fluorite torches, first third of the 19th century

Pair of chased and gilded bronze bouquets of flowers forming torches emerging from columns carved in Spath-fluor.
Also known as ‘Blue John’ in England, from its scientific name Fluorite, the bronze-maker Matthew Boulton often used this mineral for its transparent effects.

First third of the 19th century circa 1820

Height 29 cm