Pair of silver candlesticks, by FJB Paraud circa 1820

Pair of finely chiseled and engraved solid silver candlesticks. They rest on circular bases with friezes of palmettes and lotus flowers. The cylindrical shafts are surmounted by three heads of goddesses with antique haircuts.
The caryatids support the binets which are also finely engraved with palmettes and lotus flowers. Original sconces with palmette friezes. Punch with the letters "FJB" separated by a burette for the silversmith François-Joseph Bertrand Paraud.
Hallmark of the Greek lady in an oval, with a P.

Title and warranty hallmarks (Paris, 1819-1838)
Perfect state of preservation. Parisian work of the goldsmith François-Joseph Bertrand Paraud around 1820.

Weight: 1100 grams, Height: 30 cm; Diameter: 13cm

Pieces by FJB Paraud in the collections:

- Louvre Museum, ciborium from the royal expiatory chapel (OA10429)
-Meaux Cathedral, chalice, ciborium and kisses of peace.
François-Joseph Bertrand Paraud is a Parisian goldsmith active from 1817, he is the son-in-law of Pierre Paraud, goldsmith of the emperor.
He succeeds his widow.
Like him, he specializes in the liturgical pieces he makes for the royal family, but he is also the author of rare pairs of candlesticks, such as the example we are presenting.