Lot 431
  • 431

A pair of Sheffield-plated four-light candelabra and a five-light candelabrum, Mathew Boulton & Co., Birmingham, circa 1810

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • one pair and single marked on base rims
  • Silver-plate
  • height 26 in.
  • 66cm
a pair of four-light candelabra with gadroon and shell borders and stem engraved with crest, and a single five-light candelabra with gadroon borders and detachable swivel arms. Together with a pair of Sheffield-plated four-light candelabra with scroll, foliage, and floral borders, circa 1825, 5 pieces

Condition

all with dings to stems; pair of Boulton candelabra with silver-plate rubbed at high spots; one of the circa 1825 candelabra with repairs to two of the arms; single candelabra, silver-plate heavily rubbed at high spots, a patch of silver-plate flaking on stem, two nozzles not original and with variant borders
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