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A set of four William III silver candlesticks, Samuel Margas, London, 1697
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 15.5cm., 6 1/8 in. high
gadrooned borders, octagonal base, crested
Condition
overall good condition, good weight, clear hallmarks
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Samuel Margas who was born in London, circa 1690, coming from a dynasty of goldsmiths based in Rouen (Normandy). His father, also called Samuel, a goldsmith in Rouen, formed part of the large Huguenot diaspora in the 1670s-1690s. He arrived in London circa 1683 with his wife Marthe Harache, a relative to the celebrated Huguenot silversmith in London, Pierre Harache, together with their children Jacob and Anne.
Jacob started his apprenticeship as a silversmith with Thomas Jenkins of the Butchers' Company, and then took on his London-born brother Samuel in 1708. In 1714, he became a freeman of the Butchers' Company, entered his mark and was listed at the address 'St Martin's Lane.'
He worked with his brother and both appeared on a list of Subordinate Royal Goldsmiths during the reign of George I, and supplied several pieces to the Royal Jewel House. They certainly worked together on the magnificent wine cistern of the Marquis of Crewe, London, 1714, which was attributed to Samuel by Arthur Grimwade, but recently discovered as bearing the mark of Jacob. The cistern was sold at Sotheby's, New York, 27 January 2011, lot 489.
Samuel was also responsible for a large silver-gilt ewer and basin, circa 1721, as part of a large order placed by Empress Catherine the Great. The ewer and dish remained in the Russian Imperial family until 1917 and is now in the Metropolitan Museum, New York (gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968, 68.141.133).
Jacob started his apprenticeship as a silversmith with Thomas Jenkins of the Butchers' Company, and then took on his London-born brother Samuel in 1708. In 1714, he became a freeman of the Butchers' Company, entered his mark and was listed at the address 'St Martin's Lane.'
He worked with his brother and both appeared on a list of Subordinate Royal Goldsmiths during the reign of George I, and supplied several pieces to the Royal Jewel House. They certainly worked together on the magnificent wine cistern of the Marquis of Crewe, London, 1714, which was attributed to Samuel by Arthur Grimwade, but recently discovered as bearing the mark of Jacob. The cistern was sold at Sotheby's, New York, 27 January 2011, lot 489.
Samuel was also responsible for a large silver-gilt ewer and basin, circa 1721, as part of a large order placed by Empress Catherine the Great. The ewer and dish remained in the Russian Imperial family until 1917 and is now in the Metropolitan Museum, New York (gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968, 68.141.133).