Lot 329

06 March 2024 | 10:00 | Lots: 430

Lot 329

Pair of George II cast silver candlesticks.

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Lot 329

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A pair of George II cast silver candlesticks, each on shaped square base with shell motif corners, and crest engraving, rising to knopped and baluster stem, further shell shoulders and a spool-shaped socket, with removable nozzles of conforming shell design. Hallmarked William Gould, London 1748, nozzles not marked. Height 21.5cm, weight 30ozt (944.8g).

Postage: Postable

Weight: 944.8

Total lot weight: 944.8

  • Items are in fair condition in consideration of age and use, showing general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing.
  • Silver is very bright and shiny.
  • Bases and tapered slope to column show nicks and dints all over.
  • Shell decoration shows polish and dirt residue.
  • Interior of capitals show wax residue and are very dirty.
  • Necks of detachable nozzles are very misshapen.
  • Both nozzles are quite deeply scratched.
  • Hallmarks to base are clear and legible. Hallmarks to capitals are quite rubbed and obscured.
  • Nozzles are unmarked, and test around 93% Ag. Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.
  •  Fellows does not guarantee the standard of silver, gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.
  • Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

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