Lot 253
  • 253

A PAIR OF SILVER-PLATED PRICKET CANDLESTICKS, PROBABLY SOUTH AMERICA, IN THE LATE 17TH CENTURY STYLE, 20TH CENTURY |

Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Haut. 27 cm ; 101/2 in high
  • the domed base embossed with shell, foliage and circular motives on matted ground

Provenance

Former collection of the Duke and the Duchess of Windsor, Sotheby's London, 3rd September 1997, lot 541

Condition

The silver-plating worn as can be seen on the photo. The inside screw modern. Unusual and very decorative pieces.
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