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A pair of Scottish George III brass mounted mahogany candlesticks, attributed to Young & Trotter of Edinburgh, circa 1788
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- brass, mahogany
- 39cm. high, 1ft. 3½in.
with leaf cast drip trays and nozzles, on fluted and spiral twist stems ending in turned and dished bases, drilled
Provenance
Sir William Forbes, 6th Bt. (1739-1806)
Literature
Probably those supplied by Young & Totter, Edinburgh, 29 November 1788; 'a pair of mahogany solid candlesticks with extinguishers, £0-7-6'
Condition
Lovely proportions. Notable chip to one edge of base. Loose. Soldered repairs to one nozzle.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."