A paktong chamberstick, 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 637

A paktong chamberstick, circa 1790

Price realised

GBP 402

Estimate

GBP 400 - GBP 600

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A paktong chamberstick, circa 1790
the capstan-shaped stem pierced for snuffers (lacking), on a dished base with gadrooned border -- 4in. (10cm.) high
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Please note this candlestick is illustrated on page 101 of Keith Pinn's book ''Paktong, The Chinese Alloy in Europe''.
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