Separate the inscriptions
The former listing address combined A. Deotte, a boulevard Haussmann address and “English made”. Without photographs or documentation, these mentions cannot establish a maker or provenance here. Ask for a legible image of each inscription and distinguish a retailer’s name from a manufacturing mark.
Examine construction and stability
Inspect the base, stem, candle socket and any removable parts. Ask about repairs or changes to the assembly. Measure height and the base footprint and establish whether the object stands securely on a level surface. For a pair, compare both examples rather than relying on a single representative photograph.
Choose a role in the interior
Request diffuse-light pictures that reveal differences in the plated surface and distinguish wear from polishing marks. For a restaurant table or hotel console, assess the available space and the venue’s operating requirements. A candlestick can be used as a decorative object without a flame. Make that choice explicitly instead of treating decorative age as evidence of readiness for use.
For the next part of your selection, read Antique jars and pots: building a collection of forms.