FRANCE, dernier quart du XVIIIème siècle Hand-held silver candlestick (950) with poly-lobed, molded, six-staple tray, circular molded spigot and filleted spatula grip, stylized foliate attachment and ring. Goldsmith's hallmark: Antoine DUTEMPLE (1741-post. 1788), active in Bordeaux. Poinçon de Jurande [B.D] de BORDEAUX for Dec. 1776-Dec. 1778 and de Charge [BD] for small works for Jan. 1775-Oct. 1780. Under the plate and inside the binet. Weight: 249.9 g. - Length: 21 cm - H.: 4.6 cm - Diam.: 12.2 cm. Some casting defects. Scratches and a few bumps from use.