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Two matching pairs of Georgian silver candlesticks, William Grundy and Ebenezer Coker, London, 1758 and 1764
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked and numbered 1-4 on bases with corresponding numbered nozzles, 1 and 4 by Coker and with scratch weight 21.15 and 21.13 respectively, 2 and 3 by Grundy and both with scratch weight 21.16 on bases
- Silver
- height 10 in.
- 25.5cm
shaped square bases each engraved with a coat of arms, detachable nozzles each engraved with a crest
Condition
some rubbing to engraved crests, overall good
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.
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of Kentish with Vanderplank in pretense for John Kentish and his wife Hannah, daughter and heiress of Kaeser Vanderplank. John's father Thomas was high sheriff of Hertfordshire in 1723.