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A pair of Royal English silver-gilt candlesticks, R & S Garrard, London, 1876
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- 811gr., height 17cm.
cast and chased with figures and strapwork in early 17th century German style, the broad drippans inscribed VERMAHLUNGS-GESCHENK ZUM 21 12 1878 VON SR. KONIGL. HOHEIT DEM HERZOG VON CAMBRIDGE, stamped R& S Garrard Panton St. London (2)
Provenance
Sale, Hanover, Sotheby's, 11 October 2005, lot 2654.
Condition
Good condition, fully marked on bases, drippans and sconces
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The silver-gilt dressing table candlesticks are a gift of George, Duke of Cambridge, on the occasion of the marriage 21 December 1878, between Thyra Princess of Denmark and Ernest Augustus Prince of Hanover. Thyra (1853-1933) was the youngest daughter of Christian IX King of Denmark and married Ernest Augustus Crown Prince of Hanover (1845-1923), son of King George V by his Consort Queen Mary of Hanover. The marriage took place at Christiansborg Castle, Copenhagen 21 December 1878.
George Prince of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Cambridge (1819 - 1904) was born in Hanover. He was the only son of Adolphus Frederick Prince of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Cambridge and Viceroy of Hanover (1774-1850) by his wife, the former Princess Augusta of Hesse-Cassel. His grandfather was King George III and his cousin was Queen Victoria.
George Prince of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Cambridge (1819 - 1904) was born in Hanover. He was the only son of Adolphus Frederick Prince of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Cambridge and Viceroy of Hanover (1774-1850) by his wife, the former Princess Augusta of Hesse-Cassel. His grandfather was King George III and his cousin was Queen Victoria.