The candlestick is Le Perron

Le Perron Fountain is a symbol of freedom for the Province of Liège. The original Perron was demolished by Charles the Bold of Burgundy, but was rebuilt by Mary of Burgundy. The present Perron, designed in 1697 by Jean Delcour, consists of a octagonal fountain with arcades in which a column, carried by four lions, supports the Three Graces who carry a pine cone.



It indicates inspection at Banc d'Epreuves de Liege (Liege Proofhouse)



The crowned inspector's marks were used 1853-1877; spangled thereafter