Lot 275
  • 275

A pair of Old Sheffield plate telescopic candlesticks, apparently unmarked, circa 1820-30

Estimate
150 - 250 GBP
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Description

  • Electroplate
typical form with acanthus leaf and bead embellishments, 26cm., 10¼in. high extended

Provenance

Probably William Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790-1858)

Condition

The telescopic movement is very tight. Typical loss of plating with copper showing through at high points of decoration.
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