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

A pair of silver candlesticks from the early decades of the 19th century in perfect condition, made from embossed foil, with a round base and a stem adorned with leafy and geometric borders. Milan punches, silversmith Francesco Liverti. 

This elegant pair of neoclassical silver candlesticks bears traces of a plough at the base associated with the second silver title (800/000), a world with seven triones referring to the Guarantee Office in Milan between 1812-1872, and the silversmith FL referring to the silversmith Francesco Liverti under the Cow mark on a round field documented until 1820 in Milan. 

The stamp from 1812-1872 clearly reproduces the cow symbol and is attributed to the silversmith Francesco Liverti. However, no documentation has been found to confirm this, and the feature does not appear among the deposits and registrations of Milanese marks. It is, however, very likely, as Liverti, born on 14 August 1765 to Ambrogio and Laura Reina, ran a shop at home in the Bocchetto 2534 district. Francesco Liverti died in 1820, and his business was then continued by his widow until 1828. Thanks to this stamp, numerous neoclassical cutlery items have been found, all elegant and well-made… G. Sambonet, Milan 1987, p. 303.

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