Lot 582
  • 582

A set of four George III silver candlesticks, John Carter, London, 1772

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
  • 31.5cm. high
the square bases with incurved sides and beaded rims, embossed with husked swags draped around neo-classical urns, engraved with a crest below a coronet, loaded

Condition

Hallmarks clear to rim of each base and to all four nozzles. The bases have been re-baized at some point. General pitting all-over, mainly around bases. Otherwise good condition for age.
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