Lot 159
  • 159

A set of four German silver candlesticks, maker's mark JG/sm probably Johann Gottlieb Schäffermeyer, Dresden, circa 1780

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver
  • 22cm high, 8 3/4in high
domed bases and baluster stems cast and chased with acanthus and flutes, detachable nozzles

Condition

some little holes in inner sleeve of sconces which may have been part of the construction, two with incuse date letter Latin L, one with Gothic L and one without date letter, some dents to bases, but overall condition is pretty good.
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Catalogue Note

A seemingly identical set of four candlesticks was sold Christies Geneva, 26 May 1993, lot 322