A rare airtwist taperstick circa 1750

Estimate

1,500 - 2,000 GBP

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Description

15.5cm., 6 1/8 in.

the slender nozzle with everted rim set on a small flattened knop over a beaded cushion knop, above a multi-spiral airtwist section with shoulder and base knop, with domed foot

Provenance

Phillip's London, 16th September 1987, lot 30

Catalogue Note

A similar taperstick with the same stem form but with a domed and terraced foot, was sold in our New Bond Street Rooms, 21st October 1981, lot 8. A larger candlestick of this form was sold by Christie's, 20th November 1985, lot 48.