Lot 217
  • 217

A Sheffield Plated six-light caryatid candelabrum, Matthew Boulton, Birmingham, circa 1820-30

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked twice on base with maker's mark
  • sheffield plate
  • height 28 3/4 in.
  • 73 cm
the circular base on four lion feet, four fully-modeled female figures support the top with removable leaf and grapevine-capped reeded arms, with scroll and flower sconces, drippans and nozzles

Condition

rubbed at high spots and copper visible, one nozzle with top broken from socket and socket still wedged in sconce, otherwise good
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