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MARK OF JOHN CAFE, LONDON, 1753
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A set of four George II silver candlesticks
Mark of John Cafe, London, 1753
Each baluster form on hexafoil base cast and chased with shells, with moulded borders and spool-shaped socket, the detachable hexafoil nozzle with shell border, the candlesticks engraved with a crest at the base of the stem, each marked on base, the bases also engraved with number and scratchweight 'No 1 18=1=0'; 'No 2 18=9=0'; 'No 3 19=3=1/2'; 'No 4 18=10=0', the nozzles engraved 'No 1 2=2=0'; 'No 2 2=3=0'; 'No 3 2=2=1/2'; 'No 4 2=0=1/2'
9¼in. (23.6cm.) high
77oz. (2,410gr.) (4)
Mark of John Cafe, London, 1753
Each baluster form on hexafoil base cast and chased with shells, with moulded borders and spool-shaped socket, the detachable hexafoil nozzle with shell border, the candlesticks engraved with a crest at the base of the stem, each marked on base, the bases also engraved with number and scratchweight 'No 1 18=1=0'; 'No 2 18=9=0'; 'No 3 19=3=1/2'; 'No 4 18=10=0', the nozzles engraved 'No 1 2=2=0'; 'No 2 2=3=0'; 'No 3 2=2=1/2'; 'No 4 2=0=1/2'
9¼in. (23.6cm.) high
77oz. (2,410gr.) (4)
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.