A pair of George III paktong column candlesticks, circa 1790 | Christie's

Sale 8563

Oak, Country Furniture, Folk Art and Works of Art

London, South Kensington

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3 November 1999

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Lot 638

A pair of George III paktong column candlesticks, circa 1790

Price realised

GBP 805

Estimate

GBP 800 - GBP 1,200

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A pair of George III paktong column candlesticks, circa 1790
the plain cylindrical shafts on beaded and spreading square bases -- 9in. (23cm.) high (2)
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Please note these candlesticks are illustrated on page 107 of Keith Pinn's book ''Paktong, The Chinese Alloy in Europe''.
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