Pair of candlesticks 1730 - 1745

This pair of silver candlesticks, created by Robert Calderwood between 1730 and 1745, are now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York City. The candlesticks, each standing at 9 3/8 inches tall, are ornately decorated with intricate designs and feature a symmetrical form. The base features a wide, scalloped shape, while the stem has a decorative, ornate, almost bulbous section. The candlesticks, crafted during the Rococo period, showcase the style's characteristic asymmetrical curves and decorative embellishments, highlighting the craftsmanship of the time.