A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL SILVER LION-FORM SABBATH CANDLESTICKS, CIRCA 1900
Auction Closed
November 20, 08:47 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL SILVER LION-FORM SABBATH CANDLESTICKS, CIRCA 1900
formed as lions rampant holding flowering sprays rising to in leaf-chased sconces with detachable nozzles, shaped domed bases applied at the top with insects and animals, embossed with cartouches enclosing on one the Sacrifice of Isaac, the Judgment of Solomon, and the lighting of the Sabbath candles, and on the other Jacob's dream, Samson and the lion, and Jacob looking heavenwards
pseudo marks on base
height 8¼ in.
20.6 cm