Nine-light candelabrum 1835 - 1836

This elaborate nine-light candelabrum, crafted by renowned silversmith Paul Storr between 1835 and 1836, is a prime example of the Rococo Revival style. Its intricate design features scrolling foliage, cherubic figures, and a central finial of a phoenix, all rendered in shimmering gilt bronze. The candelabrum, standing at a substantial 40 1/2 inches tall, would have been a centerpiece in a grand drawing room or dining hall, providing a dazzling display of light and opulence. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this impressive piece of decorative arts.