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A Pair of George III Silver Candlesticks with later three-light branches, Jonathan Alleine, London, 1771
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked on bases, later branches with maker's mark and lion passant
- Silver
- height 16 1/2 in.
- 41.9cm
the shaped hexagonal bases cast with flowerheads at corners and rising to shellwork cartouches, flowers and scrolling foliage, the knopped stems and campana-form sconces decorated to match and surmounted by detachable tops with central light and leaf-wrapped reeded scroll branches, with conforming fixed drip pans and removable nozzles, bases, central lights and two nozzles crested
Condition
as noted re: later tops to match; 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.
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.