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A Set of Six George III Silver Candlesticks
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$3,250
Live Auction
Dining at Home
Location
Chicago
Description

A Set of Six George III Silver Candlesticks

Probably John Carter, London, 1772


each hallmarked for Sterling to foot
engraved with a heraldic crest and coat-of-arms for the Alexander and Craufurd families, bases weighted.
Height 14 inches.


Property of a California Collector


This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition
Fully marked to sides of bases. Part marked to inner collar of drip pans. General marks, scratches, rubbing, dings, tarnishing and wear. Polish residue to crevices. Softening to detail. Some bending to drip pan inserts.Width of base 5 1/4 inches square
Provenance
Provenance: With Frank Partridge & Sons, Ltd., London, 4 January 1968.Property from a North California Estate.Andrew Jones Auctions, Los Angeles, July 26, 2020, lot 21.