These appliques in gilt bronze show a lion's mask with a snake in its maw with three candle holders. They are closely related to the other pair in this collection, the eagle-snake combination.  

This model is also rare and is attributed to Thomire's workshop in Paris.

Paris, Empire period, ca.1815. Dim. H 14,5 , W 24, D 17 cm. See Richard Redding- sold objects-wall lights for a complete description.