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A pair of late Victorian gilt-brass six light candelabra circa 1890
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Glass & Brass
- 66cm. high; 2ft. 2in.
hung with glass lustres, each serpentine branch enclosing a nozzle above reeded openwork stems, formerly lamps
Literature
Crewe House, London, Inventory, Vol. 1, 1913, p.216, in the North Drawing Room; A pair of chased ormolu Candelabra each fitted for 6 electric lights, with 5 scroll branches on shaped open pillars and circular bases, with shell foliage ornaments on 5 mask-head feet, with prismatic drops, porcelain candles, cords and connection and pink shades. 26" high.
Condition
Lacking some glass components, some lustres chipped. Tarnished and some ingrained dirt. Would benefit from a clean. Atmospheric.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."