Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 14th and 15th July - 14th July 2015
Lot 538
A pair of late 18th century Dutch silver-gilt Neo-classical candlesticks
Estimate £2,500 - £3,000 | Hammer £2300
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Description
A pair of late 18th century Dutch silver-gilt Neo-classical candlesticks,
maker's mark WD, Gorinchem 1795, also marked with a 19th century tax mark,
tapering fluted form, the shoulders with engraved foliate scroll decoration, urn shaped capitals with engraved leaf decoration, detachable drip pans with beaded borders, on raised square bases with a stiff leaf border, engraved with a crest, and later drilled for electricity, height 28.2cm and 28.5cm, approx. weight 34oz. (2)