Lot Essay
A pair of parcel gilt bronze candlesticks of this model by Rundell, Bridge Rundell, dated 1825, was sold in Christies Great Roomsby the Trustees of the Knole Estates, 20 May 1987, lot 134.
A centre table with a base of this design, attributed to George J. Morant, from the collection of the late Hon. Stephen Tennant was sold by Sotheby's at Wilsford Manor 14-15 October 1987, lot 277. A similar table by Morant, illustrated in The Great Exhibition Catalogue, London 1851, vol.II,pl.34,p.745, was designed from a suggestion by the Duchess of Sutherland.
20 May 1987, lot 134. A similar pair of ormolu and silvered bronze candlesticks was sold by Sotheby's at Mentmore, Buckinghamshire, 18-27 May 1977, lot 64; another two pairs were sold in Christies Great Rooms 17 November 1988, lot 5, and 16 November 1989, lot 3.
A centre table with a base of this design, attributed to George J. Morant, from the collection of the late Hon. Stephen Tennant was sold by Sotheby's at Wilsford Manor 14-15 October 1987, lot 277. A similar table by Morant, illustrated in The Great Exhibition Catalogue, London 1851, vol.II,pl.34,p.745, was designed from a suggestion by the Duchess of Sutherland.
20 May 1987, lot 134. A similar pair of ormolu and silvered bronze candlesticks was sold by Sotheby's at Mentmore, Buckinghamshire, 18-27 May 1977, lot 64; another two pairs were sold in Christies Great Rooms 17 November 1988, lot 5, and 16 November 1989, lot 3.