Lot 840 , A set of four early George III silver gothic cluster column candlesticks, on cusped quatrefoil bases, by Hannam or Hammond & Carter, London, 1763, 28.8cm, weighted (holes).
A set of four early George III silver gothic cluster column candlesticks, on cusped quatrefoil bases, by Hannam or Hammond & Carter, London, 1763, 28.8cm, weighted (holes).
£800-1,200
Condition:
1st candlestick- 3 holes to the top of the base and one large split. Nicks and dings around the foot rim. A few dings/dents to the top of the base. Hallmarks clear but with some rubbing. Scone has rubbed lion mark. 2nd candlestick- One hole to the top of the base. Two old small solder repairs to the side of the foot rim. Sconce unmarked. Small dings around the base rim. Hallmarks quite rubbed. 3rd stick- Nicks and dings around the foot rim and the top of the base. A few small dings/knocks to the column. Some wear to the decoration on the top of the base, but no holes. Hallmarks clear, but rubbing to the maker's mark. Sconce with rubbed lion mark. 4th stick- Sconce unmarked and small piece missing from the bottom of the collar. A few small dents to the column. Some wear to the decoration on the top of the base, but no holes. Nicks and scratches around the foot rim. Hallmarks clear but with some rubbing.
Sold for £1,200