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A set of four Sheffield Plate telescopic candlesticks, circa 1810
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Sheffield Plate
- the first extended 29.9cm., 11 3/4 in. high
gadrooned rims, together with a similar pair, crested, and two singles, along with six candle shades and brass supports
Provenance
Sir John Stuart, formerly Belsches (1752-1821);
thence by descent to his son-in-law Sir William Forbes, 7th Bt. (1773-1828)
thence by descent to his son-in-law Sir William Forbes, 7th Bt. (1773-1828)
Literature
Possibly amongst those described by Lachlan Kennedy, Inventory and Appraisement of the Household Furniture stock and other effects at Fettercairn which pertained to the deceased Sir William Forbes, Arbroath, 27 August 1829; 'Butler’s Pantry / 4 plated candlesticks £0-10-0' and 'Store Room / 6 plated candlesticks', NLS (Acc.4796/156)
Condition
The four in good condition, three need tightening so they can stay extended, The remaining pair and singles are heavily worn with bruising and copper showing trough. The singles also with baize/wooden bases missing to underside.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Possibly from amongst those supplied by Mackay & Cunningham, Jewellers Manufacturers of Gold & silver Plate, 40 North Bridge, Edinburgh, 11 December 1819; '2 pair candlestick plated with silver edge £11-4-0, pair of sliding candlesticks, £1-6-0', NLS (Acc.4796/194);
There is an extant bill to Sir John Stuart, formerly Belsches Wishart (1752-1821) for some 'paper shades of wire / £0-1-0' from James Milne, Brass Founder and Patent Lamp Manufacturer, Chalmers Close Edinburgh dated 30 December 1819, NLS (Acc.4796/195). The spangled paper shades which accompany this lot appear later in date but maybe have been similar to those ordered for Greenhill in 1819.
There is an extant bill to Sir John Stuart, formerly Belsches Wishart (1752-1821) for some 'paper shades of wire / £0-1-0' from James Milne, Brass Founder and Patent Lamp Manufacturer, Chalmers Close Edinburgh dated 30 December 1819, NLS (Acc.4796/195). The spangled paper shades which accompany this lot appear later in date but maybe have been similar to those ordered for Greenhill in 1819.