15th Jul, 2017 10:00 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 489
 

489

A Set of Four George III SIlver Candlesticks, John Younge & Co, Sheffield 1785, the circular...

A Set of Four George III SIlver Candlesticks, John Younge & Co, Sheffield 1785, the circular base with bead and leaf border, to a knopped baluster stem with stiff leaf decoration, the detachable nozzles numbered 1-4, the bases engraved with a coat of arms and '4*41"11', bases filled, 29cm high See Illustration

Sold for £950
Estimated at £600 - £800


 

Three of the four do not stand straight but all the wooden insert bases have warped or are protruding from the candlesticks and will need attention. Detachable sconces are all part marked. Two of which have split to he inside rim. Most marks visible, one example with worm and mostly obscured marks. The engraved armorial is worn on each. Some wear to the high points of the decoration. Knocks and dings to top of nozzles. All with repairs to bottom of stem.

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Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

 

Auction: Summer Fine Art Sale, 15th Jul, 2017

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