Lot 220
  • 220

A pair of George III silver three-light candelabra, Richard Cooke, London, 1804

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • marked throughout, two sconces, two drip pans, one nozzle, finial sleeves, and central stems to branches by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co., Ltd, London, circa 1900
  • Sterling Silver
  • height 22 3/4 in.
  • 57.8 cm
bases engraved with arms and motto in drapery mantle and a peacock crest, detachable tops with acanthus-capped reeded arms, crested nozzles, and heraldic peacock finials

Condition

both bases uneven and wobble a bit, one nozzle lacking engraved crest, one peacock finial lacking a feather on it's head, a few minor dings throughout, otherwise good condition
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Catalogue Note

The arms are those of Manners-Sutton of Kelham, co. Notts.