2nd Mar, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
20th Century Design
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W.A.S Benson (1854-1924): A Pair of Arts & Crafts Brass Cantilever Candlesticks, ball counterweight, the scroll stem on two arched legs with foliate feet, circular drip pan and sconce, one stamped WAS BENSON,
35cm wide
A Pair of Arts & Crafts Brass Candlesticks, each with three sconces, on a circular base, unmarked,
27cm high (4)
Sold for £300
Estimated at £200 - £300
1. Benson candlestick has green oxidation around the join attaching the ball, green inside the candle holder, stamped WAS BENSON on the long arm. Consistant wear with age and use.
2. Benson candlestick is green inside candle holder, some oxidation around the join attaching the ball, consistant wear with age and use.
3. Arts & Crafts candletick has misshaped rim on sconce.
4. Arts & Crafts candlestick has a slightly misshapen foot.
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Auction: 20th Century Design, 2nd Mar, 2024
A selection of good, early pieces of Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson furniture will be coming up in the 20th Century Design Sale on 2nd March, including a circa 1929 Monk's Chair from Ampleforth Abbey, two circa 1930s Monk's Chairs from the Horlicks family, and a circa 1930s Partner's Desk. These will be joined by a strong offering of modern Mouseman. A further good example of Arts and Crafts furniture comes in the form of a very finely made Cotswold School Dressing Mirror.
Amongst the ceramics in the sale will be the Dr John C. Yule Collection of Linthorpe and Middlesbrough Pottery, a Private Collection of Dennis Chinaworks Pottery, a good example of Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian, and a Private Collection of Studio Pottery including pots by Richard Batterham.
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Thursday 29th February - Friday 1st March 10am-4pm, and the morning of the sale from 8am
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