Lot 235
  • 235

Two pairs of George III silver candlesticks, William Café, London, 1764 and 1766

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
  • tallest 27cm., 10¾in. high
each on stepped square gadrooned pedestal bases, cast and chased with spirally-fluted centre's below gadrooned knopped and baluster stems, the spool-form sockets (two banded) with detachable spiral-fluted nozzles, both pairs crested

Condition

Good clear marks to edge of undersides, part marked to sconces also. All nozzles fit well but are unmarked. Good gauge. No obvious repairs. Typical surface wear commensurate with age and use. Good overall condition.
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