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Decorative Arts Auction

June 20, 2016

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LOT 269

Lot 269

Set of Four George II Silver Table Candlesticks, John Cafe, London, 1756

Set of Four George II Silver Table Candlesticks, John Cafe, London, 1756
Lot 269 Details
Set of Four George II Silver Table Candlesticks, John Cafe, London, 1756

the cotton reel sockets with removable nozzles on knopped stems and shaped square bases moulded with shells at the corners
height 9.6" — 24.5 cm.
74.9 oz. — 2330 grams

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $6,765
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Macdonald Collection, Edmonton

CONDITION DETAILS

Two are engraved with armorials (worn) on the bases; some general wear - one base has a couple of pin-holes; all well marked under the bases; worn lion passant marks on the sockets and two nozzles

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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