Lot Essay
The crest is that of Gordon of Gordonstoun, presumably for Sir Robert Gordon 5th Bt. (d.1776), of Gordonstoun, who succeeded his father, Sir Robert Gordon 4th Bt. (1696-1772) on the latter's death in 1772.
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MARK OF JOHN CARTER, LONDON, 1771 (2), 1772 (2)
Details
A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III SILVER CANDLESTICKS
MARK OF JOHN CARTER, LONDON, 1771 (2), 1772 (2)
Of Corinthian column form on a square base with swags suspended from Bacchic masks, the bases and removable nozzles crested, marked on sides of bases and nozzles, all numbered and notch numbered, bases weighted
12 3⁄4 in. (32.4 cm.) high
MARK OF JOHN CARTER, LONDON, 1771 (2), 1772 (2)
Of Corinthian column form on a square base with swags suspended from Bacchic masks, the bases and removable nozzles crested, marked on sides of bases and nozzles, all numbered and notch numbered, bases weighted
12 3⁄4 in. (32.4 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired from S.J. Shrubsole, New York, March 1983.
Brought to you by
Elizabeth Seigel
Vice President, Specialist, Head of Private and Iconic Collections