Lot 182
  • 182

Two matching Pairs of George III Silver Candlesticks, William Cafe / Thomas Hannam & John Crouch or John Carter, London, 1761 / 1765

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on bases, sconces and nozzles
  • Silver
  • heights 10 3/4 in., 10 1/8 in.
  • 27.3cm, 25.7cm
on stepped square bases with gadrooned borders, rising to knopped baluster stems with spiral fluting, the removable shaped square nozzles also spiral fluted, smaller pair with engraved initials EB on sconces and nozzles

Condition

Cafe pair: one wobbles a little otherwise good condition; Hannam & Crouch pair: wear to engraved initials, one sconce with ding and through in one spot,, old repair to stem above knop the other with old repair at sconce and stem below knop, one nozzle with sold repair to fluting ad split to edge
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.
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