Lot 6
  • 6

A pair of Royal German silver-gilt gaming candlesticks, Franz Heinrich Hannover, Magdeburg, circa 1740

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description

  • 347gr., height 11.5cm.
fluted deep circular bases rising to knopped baluster stems the sconces later engraved with the cypher of Mary Queen of Hanover, Princess of Sachsen-Altenburg (1818-1907), engraved at the rim with scratchweights W 12 1/8 L and W 12 L, both fully marked at the rim border (2)

Provenance

Sale, Hanover, Sotheby's, 11 October 2005, lot 2567.

Condition

gilding perhaps later, general condition reasonably good, marks fairly clear
"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

Mary Queen of Hanover Princess of Saxe-Altenburg (1818-1907) married George V King of Hanover on 18 November 1843. She was the eldest daughter of Joseph, Duke of Saxe -Altenburg: her full name being Alexandrine Mary Wilhelmine Catharine Charlotte Therese Henriette Louise Pauline Elisabeth Frederica Georgina. Her first-born son Ernest Augustus (1845-1923) succeeded his blind father as Head of the Royal House of Hanover. She died at Gmunden, Austria and was buried there, whereas her husband was laid to rest in St. George's Chapel, Windsor in 1878.