Description:
Pair of George II Sterling Silver Candlesticks, London, 1751-52, John Cafe, maker, bobeches unmarked, each with a knopped baluster stem on hexagonal bases with shell motif to each corner, ht. 9 in., approx. 42.0 troy oz.
The Estate of Walter F. Goodman.
Estimate $1,000-2,000
Each with wear to surface throughout. Bobeches unmarked, one with dent to one shell with related break. One candle sconce very slightly dented to upper rim of sconce, unobtrusive.
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Keywords
Walter F. Goodman, LondonStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.