Lot Essay
The engraved inscription indicates that these candlesticks were used in a church in Chimaltenango, Guatemala in 1759.
MID 18TH CENTURY
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TWO GUATEMALAN SILVER CANDLESTICKS
Mid 18th century
Each on domed spreading circular foot with spool-form base and multi-knopped standard rising to large vase-shaped shoulders and cylindrical nozzles, marked on base, knopped standard and shoulder, one base inscribed Soi de Santa Cruz pan Chimal lo ano de 59
18in. and 19in. (47.5cm. and 48.3cm.) high; gross weight including internal steel rod 74oz. (23308gr.) (2)
Mid 18th century
Each on domed spreading circular foot with spool-form base and multi-knopped standard rising to large vase-shaped shoulders and cylindrical nozzles, marked on base, knopped standard and shoulder, one base inscribed Soi de Santa Cruz pan Chimal lo ano de 59
18in. and 19in. (47.5cm. and 48.3cm.) high; gross weight including internal steel rod 74oz. (23308gr.) (2)