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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
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.