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A pair of Regency gilt-bronze and cut-glass candelabra, circa 1820, by W. Collins
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- GLASS BRONZE
- 46cm. high, 26cm. wide; 1ft. 6in., 10¼in.
the twin branches cast with leaves with cut-glass drip-pans issuing from a lyre back-plate headed with a sun burst and a mask and ornamented with cut glass lustres, on oval stepped cut-glass plinths, signed on the reverse W COLLINS, 227 STRAND
Condition
Generally these candelabra are in good condition. Some losses to the tips of the lustres and some replaced elements. Extremely decorative. Re-gilded.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
William Colllins is recorded at 227 The Strand, near Temple Bar, London, decribing himself in 1822 as `Glass manufacturer to His Majesty and their Royal Highnesses The Duke of Sussex and Princess Elizabeth' and later as ` Glass enameller, lamp manufacturer to the Queen and Royal Family'. He was one of the most ambitious chandelier and lamp maker of the early 19th century. Besides supplying the Royal family, one of his most expensive and important commissions was to supply chandeliers to the Duke of Northumberland for Northumberland House in 1823 and also a magnificent pair of candelabra which are now in the State Dining Room at Syon Park, Middlesex.