Lot 60
  • 60

A set of four George I Britannia standard silver table candlesticks, Arthur Dicken, London, 1725

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • 16cm., 6½in. high
the circular bases with cast borders of shells and foliage engraved with a coat-of-arms,  the octagonal baluster stems with matted shoulders and portrait medallions above husk festoons, spool-shaped sconces, inscribed No 1, No 3, No 4 and No 5 and more faintly with scratchweights

Provenance

Mrs Cecil Hannam, Sotheby's, London, 4 July 1968, lot 150

Anonymous sale, Christie's, New York, 14 June 1982, lot 122

Condition

overall wear commensurate with age, one base with dented rim means it needs to be straightened to sit properly, another slightly leaning, very good marks,
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

The arms are those of Mansell impailing Hervey, for Bussy, 4th Baron Mansell and his first wife Lady Betty, daughter of John, 1st Earl of Bristol.