Lot 737
  • 737

A pair of George II Irish silver candlesticks, Michael Walsh, Dublin, circa 1760

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver
  • 35cm., 13 3/4 in. high
elongated cast and chased leafy nozzles, the knopped baluster stems profusely chased with climbing leaves and flowers between swirling flutes, on similarly chased shaped circular bases, marked on foot and nozzle with makers mark only

Condition

Maker's mark only clearly struck once to each rim of base and nozzle. Nice gauge with crisp chasing. A couple of very small splits to the rim of the foot. Possibly loaded at one point. Generally good condition.
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