A George III Silver Chamber-Candlestick by William Cafe, London, 1764
shaped circular and on three tapering pad feet, with gadrooned border and scrolling handle, the central socket with opening for snuffers and spool-shaped socket, the detachable nozzle with gadrooned border, the socket further supports a tapering extinguisher, the base, nozzle and extinguisher each engraved with the crest of English 19.5cm wide over handle, 14oz 10dwt, 451gr
Fully marked under base. The extinguisher and nozzle apparently unmarked but look original. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points and the engraving. There is a crack to the nozzle and one side of the socket, is bruised at the base so leans slightly. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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shaped circular and on three tapering pad feet, with gadrooned border and scrolling handle, the central socket with opening for snuffers and spool-shaped socket, the detachable nozzle with gadrooned border, the socket further supports a tapering extinguisher, the base, nozzle and extinguisher each engraved with the crest of English 19.5cm wide over handle, 14oz 10dwt, 451gr
Fully marked under base. The extinguisher and nozzle apparently unmarked but look original. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points and the engraving. There is a crack to the nozzle and one side of the socket, is bruised at the base so leans slightly. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
