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A George III silver candelabrum centerpiece, Benjamin Smith, London, 1814
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked throughout, branches and frame dot-numbered, branches with maker's mark W*E probably for William Edwards, London, 1816
- Silver, glass
- length overall 20 in.
- 51cm
the frame formed of four leaf-tip and berry supports terminating in paw feet and headed by pendant grapevine, joined in the center by leaves topped by a basket of fruit, the openwork shell and anthemion rim supporting a central large cut-glass bowl, the detachable fluted branches topped by sconces
Condition
two supports with a solder split from the grapevine, the basket with a solder split from one leaf support, cut-glass bowl with chips to rim, missing the four cut-glass baskets that would have fit into sconces, otherwise 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.
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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.