A Pair of George II Silver Two-Light Candelabra, Eliza Godfrey, London, 1742
No reserve
Auction Closed
October 16, 06:35 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
of chased Rococo baluster form, engraved with Royal arms, the detachable branches with deep spiral fluted drip pans engraved with the same arms, sticks marked on bases and sconces, branches marked on sconces and indistinctly marked on sleeves
101 oz 15 dwt
3166 g
Height 13 7/8 in.
35.3 cm
The late Sir David Kinlock, 12th Bt. of Gilmerton, co. Haddington (1856-1944), sold by orders of the executors,
Sotheby's, London, April 12, 1945, lot 95
The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London
Sotheby's, London, February 27 and March 1, 1990, lot 305
Christie's, New York, April 21, 1998, lot 241
The arms are probably those of the Duke of Cumberland, son of George II. Elizabeth Godfrey advertised on her trade card as "Goldsmith, Silversmith and Jeweler to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland" (Heal, London Goldsmiths pl. XXXIII). An epergne with the Royal arms and with provenance from one of the Duke of Cumberland's great-nephew's was sold Sotheby's, Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 8, 2005, lot 1205.
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