Sale 7131
London
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1 December 2004
Price realised
GBP 5,378
Estimate
A pair of George II silver candlesticks and matching snuffer stand Mark of James Gould, London, 1733 The candlesticks, each baluster form on shaped circular, stepped base, with reeded and moulded borders, the spool-shaped socket with detachable conforming drip-pan, the base engraved with a crest, marked on bases and one socket, the snuffer-tray, shaped oblong with incurved sides and moulded border, on four pad feet and with scroll handle, engraved with a crest, marked on base The candlesticks, 7in. (17.8cm.) high, the snuffer-tray, 6¾in. (17cm.) long 37oz. (1,176gr.) (2)
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Pre-Lot Text
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