Sale 6697
London
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31 October 2002
Ein Satz aus sechs Deutschen Silberleuchtern
Price realised
GBP 105,650
Estimate
A set of six German silver candlesticks Mark of Christian Lieberkühn the Younger, Berlin, circa 1750 Each on spreading octagonal base with domed centre, with baluster knop above, the lower section of the octagonal baluster stem with ribs at the angles, engraved with FWR monogram with Royal Prussian crown above as borne by the Kings Friedrich Wilhelm, within a ribbon and foliage-tied wreath, the vase-shaped socket with fitted octagonal nozzle, the bases variously engraved with weights, marked underneath bases 5¾in. (14.2cm.) high 49oz. (1,532gr.) (6)
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