Pair silver gilt and mecca turned wood candlesticks, Italy, circa 1780

Pair turned wood candlesticks with knopped stems and circular foot carved with acanthus leaves and fluting, the "show" fronts decorated with mecca over silver gilt, the backs with the original grey bole.  Retaining the original iron candle sconces and integral drip pans.  Italy, late 18th century, circa 1780