A pair of Dutch silver candlesticks
Mark of Jan van Gendt, Maastricht, circa 1730
Each with dished octagonal foot and baluster shaft engraved with foliate motifs, marked to the foot, year letter indistinct
14.5 cm. high
Literature
Cf. I.L Szenassy, Maastrichts Zilver, Maastricht 1978, p. 185.
Lot Essay
Jan van Gendt, born Maastricht 1688-1768, van Gendt was registered as a silver smith in 1715.