Lot 749
  • 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.
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