FRANCE, second half of the 18th century Pair of molded silver (950) torches, with ringed cylindrical binnacles, square-section shafts with cut sides, on umbilical bases with curved braces. Traces of a crossed-out coat-of-arms on the base. Goldsmith's hallmark: ?.B. possibly for Jean-Baptiste BERNEDE. BAYONNE, Reconnaissance hallmark circa 1750-1770 and Jurande hallmark [C] for 1769-1770. With two circular wicks. No hallmark. Total weight : 1.210 g. - H.: 24.5 cm and 24.2 cm Scratches and a few knocks, notably to a base, shafts and bobèches.