10-13-201810-13-2018
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3150BBoston
October 13, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Four Assembled English Sterling Silver Candlesticks

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$9,225$7,500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3150BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 13, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Four Assembled English Sterling Silver Candlesticks, each London, a pair: 1819-20, by Joseph Craddock & William Reid, and two matching: one: 1826-27, by Joseph Craddock, and the other: 1837-38, by William Brown, each with a floral-chased bobeche on an urn-form sconce on knopped stem and flared foot with four masks, chased with rocaille C-scrolls and floral sprays throughout, ht. 12 1/4 in., approx. 196.5 troy oz. total.
Estimate $4,000-8,000

Numbered 1-4 with corresponding numbering to bobeches. All have been dipped, with light surface wear abrasions, and age-typical nicks along base. Brown stick- bent slightly. Craddock candlestick with two areas of separation to seams, a small spot of verdigris to upper joint, footrim does not stand perfectly flush. Craddock/Reid sticks each with two silver 'plugs' to underside to cover areas in the foot, possibly in the make (see images).


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Keywords

William Brown, Joseph Craddock, London