Two Bow `birds in branches' candlesticks, circa 1760

each with two goldfinches perched on a forked tree stump beneath a foliate sconce and drip pan, a snarling dog leaping up on the oval base below, some restoration

Acquired from Beauchamp Galleries, London, 7 June 1961

First group- some chips and restoration to sconce and drip pan. Restoration to top of tree stump below drip pan. One bird with restoration to wings and tail. The other bird with restoration to tail feathers. Firing crack to base. Chips to applied branches, leaves and flowers. Second group- Haircrack and chip to sconce. Chip to drip pan. Restoration at top of tree stump. Chips to applied flowers and leaves.Firing crack to front of base.
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