Lot 553
  • 553

A set of four George III silver table candlesticks, John Carter, London, 1775

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base rims and three nozzles, apparently overstriking Sheffield marks
  • SIlver
  • height 11in.
  • 28cm
baluster form on circular bases with guilloche and laurel bands, rams' heads, and laurel garlands, crested on bases and detachable nozzles, loaded bases

Provenance

Christie's, London, 11 June 2003, lot 37

The crest is that of Long, as born by Long of Trowbridge, co. Wiltshire.

Condition

two repaired to base of stems, another with slight repair at base of stem, decoration still fairly crisp
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