Sale 8563
London, South Kensington
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3 November 1999
Price realised
GBP 2,760
Estimate
A pair of French paktong candlesticks, circa 1750 with hexagonal knopped shafts and conforming bases, the sockets and bases incised with monogrammed crests -- 9in. (24.5cm.) high (2)
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Saleroom Notice
Please note these candlesticks are illustrated on page 90 of Keith Pinn's book ''Paktong, The Chinese Alloy in Europe''.
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