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CIRCA 1810
Details
A PAIR OF EMPIRE ORMOLU CANDLESTICKS
CIRCA 1810
Each with engine-turned drip-pan, fluted and acanthus nozzle and fruiting basket shaft with spiralling flowers, on a domed ribbon-tied garland socle
12¼ in. (31 cm.) high (2)
CIRCA 1810
Each with engine-turned drip-pan, fluted and acanthus nozzle and fruiting basket shaft with spiralling flowers, on a domed ribbon-tied garland socle
12¼ in. (31 cm.) high (2)
Provenance
Almost certainly purchased by George Byng Esq. M.P. (d.1847) in Paris and by descent.
Literature
Probably those listed on the undated R. & S. Garrard handwritten inventory to the inside of the silver chest, under 2 Prs 13 inch shell foot Candlesticks.
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.