- 749
Five George III silver chamber candlesticks, London, 1762-1806
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases, one nozzle, and four snuffers, one snuffer is silver-plated
- silver
- length of largest 7 in.
- 17.8 cm
comprising a large crested example, by William Cripps, 1762; an oval example engraved with arms and supporters, maker's mark WB, 1798; a circular crested example, by John Crouch I & Thomas Hannam, 1786; and a pair with ribbon-tied reeded rims, maker's mark WS, 1806
Condition
the oval example with snuffer by another maker; the largest with nozzle by another maker; as noted re. the 1 plated snuffer and the two unmarked nozzles; overall all in 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.