Pair of silver torches (950) with a circular, molded base, scalloped with projections and accolades and a hexagonal-section shaft, alternating flat or accoladed pilasters, topped by a capital and highlighted by a molded circular knot. The spigot is decorated en suite. Goldsmith's hallmark: Antoine BAILLY (?-1765), received Master in 1748 (well inscribed on one binet, barely legible on the other). Under the bases and on their sides, and in the binets: PARIS, Charge [A] and Discharge [boar's head] hallmarks for Oct. 1750-Oct. 1756 and Jurande [K] for 1750. With two silver (950) cylindrical bobèches with scalloped cups decorated with filets. One: PARIS, Charge [A] and Discharge [chicken head] marks for Oct. 1750-Oct. 1756 and Jurande [K] marks for 1750. The other: PARIS, discharge mark [chicken head] for Oct. 1750-Oct. 1756. All parts stamped with the Crab. Total weight: 998 g. - Total height: 26 cm. Scratches and a few bumps from use. One base slightly warped.