The Oak and Country Sale

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Lot 25
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William Lee of Birmingham (active 1759-1780), A pair of candlesticks, George III, third quarter 18th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • h.23cm.
brass, with moulded rims and knopped stems on 'petal' bases, the underside of each stamped 'Wm Lee', repairs to one stem

Literature

For comparative examples with Lee's mark see Eloy Koldeweij, The English Candlestick 1425-1925, London, 2001, p.129, Cat.108 and Peter, Nancy and Herbert Schiffer, The Brass Book, Pennsylvania, 1978, p.199, fig.A and fig.B.