Pair of George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks

Description:

Pair of George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks, London, 1762-64, with rubbed maker's marks possibly for William Cafe, with later custom-made five-light candelabra and bobeches: all with rubbed marks, maker's mark "J_/JM," candlesticks with gadrooned sconce rims, on a tapered and swirled stem terminating in a flared shell and scroll-decorated foot, ht. 10 1/4; candelabra similarly decorated total ht. 15 in., approx. 135.8 troy oz. total.
Estimate $6,500-7,000


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