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A Pair of SHEFFIELD PLATED THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRA, the tops Matthew Boulton Plate Co., Birmingham, circa 1810
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Silver-plate
- height 25 1/8 in.
- 63.7cm
the triangular bases with three fluted pilasters rising from paw feet and terminating in lion masks, supporting a central urn, the associated top sections with three reeded scrolling branches topped by fixed circular drip pans and campana form sconces, detachable nozzles, both lacking central finials; the top sections marked inside sconces T•M in serrated rectangle, one top also marked with two sunbursts
Provenance
Millicent Rogers, New York and Taos, New Mexico
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
both lacking central finials, a little wear to plating at high spots angles and high spots, tops fit a little wobbly, gadroon borders of most nozzels with many small dings
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.