An Early 20thC Cast Brass Faux Bamboo Torchère c.1900 sub-Architectural & Garden The back is hollowed out

The back is hollowed out somewhat for ease of hanging

In this example the lower edge has elongated shaped mouldings which would essentially helped the mirror blend into the mantelpiece whilst providing some additional support

The use of light shows real dexterity as it plays upon the faces and torsos of the figures

“Soft serve” – a product whose name reflects that it does not meet the official definition of ice cream – caught on in the 1940s

An Early 20thC Cast Brass Faux Bamboo Torchère c.1900 sub-Architectural & Garden The back is hollowed outOrigin: Probably French Period: Early 20thC Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 Height: 26. 25 Width: 9 Depth: 6 (all at extremities and without candle) The relatively large sinous patinated brass torchre or candle stand, simulating bamboo, and standing on tripod legs, with a large single sconce, and surviving from late nineteenth century Europe, most likely France. Remaining in good overall condition, she stands well, the feet with later screw