Lot 190
  • 190

A pair of Victorian silver-plated candelabra and a silver-plated and enamel centerpiece, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1872 and circa

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • one candelabrum marked on base rim, the other applied on base with tag "Published by Elkington 1866" and engraved with diamond mark, the centerpiece applied on base with tag "Published by Elkington 753"
  • silver-plate, enamel
  • height of candelabra 22 1/2 in., height of centerpiece 18 in.
  • 57.2 cm, 45.7 cm
in Egyptian revival style, the pair of four-light candelabra on tri-form bases with paw feet supporting three sphinxes, the stem formed as a three-handled amphora, the centerpiece on paw feet and with stylized foliate decoration enameled in red, blue and black, the base supporting three classical female figures holding a globe, wheat sheaf and scythe, and laurel branches, with detachable later bowl

Condition

both candelabra with one paw pushed down and lacking chains, one amphora with repair to handle; centerpiece with enamel loss around the slots where figures affix, areas with traces of gilding, figures holding the globe and laurel branches with something broken off in their other hand, as noted re. the later bowl, bowl with some dings and bubbling to plating
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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Catalogue Note

The centerpiece is a variant of ones from Elkington's celebrated "Pompeian" dessert service for the London International Exhibition of 1862; a pair of candelabra following the same source is lot 174 of the current sale.