Lot Essay
Ernest Sieber's work is largely limited to candlesticks, particularly with figural stems.
MARK OF ERNEST SIEBER, LONDON, 1747
Details
A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER-GILT CANDLESTICKS
MARK OF ERNEST SIEBER, LONDON, 1747
Each on shaped circular base, with lion's mask and floral panel, rising to a stem formed as a putto clutching a shell, supporting a socket with removable nozzle, marked on bases, the nozzles apparently unmarked
9¾ in. (24.8 cm.) high; 48 oz. 10 dwt. (1,521 gr.) (2)
MARK OF ERNEST SIEBER, LONDON, 1747
Each on shaped circular base, with lion's mask and floral panel, rising to a stem formed as a putto clutching a shell, supporting a socket with removable nozzle, marked on bases, the nozzles apparently unmarked
9¾ in. (24.8 cm.) high; 48 oz. 10 dwt. (1,521 gr.) (2)
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 4 June 2008, lot 225
With Alastair Dickenson, London
With Alastair Dickenson, London
Brought to you by
Becky MacGuire
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