A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER FOUR-LIGHT CANDELABRA, Robert Garrard, London, 1808

in the George II style, the bases with bands of ruffles and quilting separated by shells, the sconces with asymmetrical scrolls below matching detachable nozzles, removable tops each centered by an elaborate sconce without nozzle surrounded by three knuckled and foliate arms rising to shaped and beaded drip pans, partly ruffled sconces below plain molded detachable nozzles, the nozzles and drip pans with stag's-head crest and motto "Je Suis Prest."

good condition
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.