• Christie's Interiors - Masters auction at Christies

    Sale 5686

    Christie's Interiors - Masters & Makers

    London, South Kensington

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    9 March 2010

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    Lot 126

    A MASSIVE PAIR OF SILVER LIGHTHOUSE CASTERS IN LATE 17TH CENTURY STYLE

    BEARING CANCELLED 17TH CENTURY MARKS AND REMARKED WITH LONDON ASSAY OFFICE MARKS FOR 2008

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    GBP 3,250

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    GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,000

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    A MASSIVE PAIR OF SILVER LIGHTHOUSE CASTERS IN LATE 17TH CENTURY STYLE
    BEARING CANCELLED 17TH CENTURY MARKS AND REMARKED WITH LONDON ASSAY OFFICE MARKS FOR 2008
    The cylindrical bodies with applied girdles, gadroon borders, spreading fluted bases & covers with bayonet fitting, pierced with birds amidst foliage, capped by fluted knop finials
    16 in. high (41 cm.)
    127 oz. (3937 gm.) (2)

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