Lot 531
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A pair of William IV gilt bronze swan candlesticks, second quarter 19th century
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A pair of William IV gilt bronze swan candlesticks, second quarter 19th century

AFTER A DESIGN BY WILLIAM BATEMAN II FOR RUNDELL, BRIDGE AND RUNDELL

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A pair of William IV gilt bronze swan candlesticks, second quarter 19th century
After a design by William Bateman II for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell
The foliate cast nozzles above stylised leaf capitals issuing from naturalistic stems flanked by three seated swans on triform bases, the shaped platforms mounted on pad feet
11¼in. (28.5cm.) high (2)
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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 Collection and Storage Charges.

Lot Essay

The present pair of candlesticks are based on a pair of silver candlesticks made by William Bateman II in 1834 for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell. Differences may be seen in the bases, which on the Bateman model are of more elaborately rococo form with shell feet.

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