Lot 282
  • 282

A set of six Dutch silver candlesticks, Hendrik Smits, Amsterdam, 1804-05

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
  • 28cm., 11in. high
plain tapering oval form with reeded borders, detachable nozzles, struck also with retailers mark 'DIEMONT'

Condition

Marks clear to rim of side of each base. The nozzles unmarked. 2 are 1804, 4 are 1805. The sconces of 1804 examples are engraved with three reeds instead of 4. 1 dated 1804: dented to stem and base, consequently wobbly and do not sit perfectly flat on its base. 1 dated 1805: dented to stem. wobbly and do not sit perfectly flat on its base. another dated 1805 wobbly and do not sit perfectly on it base. 3 are slightly leaning. Good condition overall, nice set, clear marks.
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