A pair of silver candlesticks from the early decades of the 19th century

A pair of silver candelabras from the early 19th century in perfect condition, with embossed foil, a round base, and a stem decorated with leafy and geometric borders. Milanese piercers, silversmith Francesco Liverti. 

This elegant pair of neoclassical silver candelabras bears at the base marks related to the second silver hallmark (800/000), a mark with seven trions referring to the Milan Guarantee Office between 1812-1872, and the silversmith FL referring to silversmith Francesco Liverti under the sign of the Cow on a round field, documented until 1820 in Milan. 

The mark from 1812-1872 clearly reproduces the cow symbol and is attributed to silversmith Francesco Liverti. However, no documentation confirming this has been found, and the mark does not appear among Milanese depositions and mark reports. Nevertheless, it is very likely, as Liverti, born August 14, 1765, to Ambrogio and Laura Reina, ran a shop at his home in the Bocchetto district, 2534. Francesco Liverti died in 1820, and his activity was continued by his widow until 1828. Thanks to this mark, numerous neoclassical cutlery pieces have been identified, all elegant and well-crafted… G. Sambonet, Milan 1987, p. 303.

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