Pair of German Silver Candlesticks

Description:

Pair of German Silver Candlesticks, Augsburg, late 18th/early 19th century, maker's mark "_B," with an elongated urn-form sconce and a fluted stem and stepped foot, ht. 10 1/2 in., approx. 24.7 troy oz.
Estimate $300-500

One bobeche with dent to edge, one sconce with small semi-circular cut-out to rim (looks to be in the manufacture but is not repeated on the other stick),otherwise with light surface wear and a few shallow pinprick dents. Bobeches unmarked but appears original.


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