A Victorian silver seven-light candelabrum centerpiece, E. E. J. & W. Barnard, London, 1845

the triform base with massive shellwork supports below scrolls, draped with festoons, with presentation inscription on one side, bas-reliefs of Homer reciting and of Apollo and Marsyas, all supporting three figures of Apollo, an American Indian, and a recumbant Homer by a classical lamp, foliate scroll stem spreading into an open framework of foliate branches with flower-chased sconces, detachable nozzles

Henry Bosanquet, Esq., of the Eastern Railways Co.
Victor Niederhoffer collection, sold
Sotheby's, New York, December 15, 1998, lot 126

small breaks and repairs (some with lead) to garlands at top of base, otherwise good condition, well modeled and imposing
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The inscription reads, ``Presented to Henry Bosanquet, Esqr., on his resigning of the office of the Eastern Counties Railway Company, as a mark of their Esteem and in admiration of the Zeal, Honor, and impartiality with which he discharged the duties of his office during a period of Ten Years, by his colleagues...11 Feby 1846.''
The arms are those of Bosanquet.