PARIS, milieu du XVIIIème siècle Pair of torches. In silver (950) with inverted baluster shaft, with sides and molded, resting on a hexagonal molded base, in accolades, with umbilicus underlined by nets. Bases figured later on the profile "R+D+V" and engraved below "A.B.C." crossed out. With their circular wicks, with the same marks, engraved later on the reverse "A.B.C." Goldsmith's mark: Jean-François BALZAC (c. 1711-1766), received Master in Paris in 1749. First hallmark in service between 1749 and 1755. Poinçon de Jurande [M] for 1752. Poinçons de Charge et de Décharge de PARIS for 1750-1756. Repoinçonnés au Crabe. Total weight : 937 g. - H. : 23,7 cm. Trace of the goldsmith's hallmark under one of the torches. Wear and scratches; a few shocks; warped bases, one heavily; beginning of a crack in the bobèches. Provenance : Sale Mes Martine et Desbenoit, Versailles, Galerie des Chevau-Légers, 20 December 1987, lot 161.