Two Matching English Silver-Gilt Three-Light Candelabra, Asprey & Co. Ltd., London, 1975 and 1977

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October 17, 06:46 PM GMT

Estimate

15,000 - 25,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Two Matching English Silver-Gilt Three-Light Candelabra, Asprey & Co. Ltd., London, 1975 and 1977

based on the Lamerie model, the bases and tops cast with scrolls and wrapped in grapevine, the stems formed as Bacchus, female busts support each detachable drip pan and sconce, marked on base rims and sockets of tops

265 oz 10 dwt

8260 g

height 21 1/4 in.

54 cm

This model is based on a pair by Paul de Lamerie from 1747-48, see Philip A. S. Phillips, Paul De Lamerie, 1968, p. 110, Plate CLIII.