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A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV BRASS CANDLESTICKS
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A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV BRASS CANDLESTICKS

PROBABLY BY THOMAS ABBOTT, CIRCA 1835

Details
A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV BRASS CANDLESTICKS
PROBABLY BY THOMAS ABBOTT, CIRCA 1835
Modelled as figures of storks wearing crowns about their necks, supporting the candle sockets and drip pans in their beaks on naturalistic bases cast with rocaille
14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to storage and collection charges. **For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.**

Lot Essay

These candlesticks are possibly by the Birmingham brass-manufacturer, Thomas Abbott.
Candlesticks of this model were sold anonymously, Christie's, London, 10 November 2005, lot 577.

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