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MARK OF JOHN JACOB II, LONDON, 1738
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A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER CANDLESTICKS
MARK OF JOHN JACOB II, LONDON, 1738
Each set on shaped square base raised on four scroll-form feet between stiff-leaf borders, the faceted baluster stem flat-chased alternately with shield and helmet, the shoulder surmounted by shells, with baluster socket with scrolls and rocaille, engraved with a crest and coat-of-arms on base, marked under bases
8¾ in. (22.2 cm.) high; 64 oz. (2,001 gr.) (2)
MARK OF JOHN JACOB II, LONDON, 1738
Each set on shaped square base raised on four scroll-form feet between stiff-leaf borders, the faceted baluster stem flat-chased alternately with shield and helmet, the shoulder surmounted by shells, with baluster socket with scrolls and rocaille, engraved with a crest and coat-of-arms on base, marked under bases
8¾ in. (22.2 cm.) high; 64 oz. (2,001 gr.) (2)
Provenance
Christie's, New York, 5 October 1983, lot 180 (with later branches)
With Brand Inglis
The Collection of Giorgio Marsan and Umberta Nasi, sold Christie's, London, 12 December 2007, lot 42
With Alastair Dickenson, London
With Brand Inglis
The Collection of Giorgio Marsan and Umberta Nasi, sold Christie's, London, 12 December 2007, lot 42
With Alastair Dickenson, London
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Becky MacGuire
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