Sale 5686
London
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31 October 1996
Price realised
GBP 3,450
Estimate
A Pair of silver six-light candelabra By Gerald Benney, London, 1965 Each with hexagonal dish with central short cylindrical stem supporting six holders on straight branches, the centre with six tall tapering spikes to reflect the candle light 19.5in. ( 49.5cm.) high Maker's mark (2)
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