A PAIR OF EMPIRE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE CANDLESTICKS AFTER GALLE AND PERCIER EARLY 19TH CENTURY

A PAIR OF EMPIRE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE CANDLESTICKS AFTER GALLE AND PERCIER EARLY 19TH CENTURY AND LATER With star motif design to tops of stems, now fitted as tall electric table lamps with shades bases 24.5cm high, 80cm high overall including current shades Provenance: Beaussant Lefevre, Paris, where purchased by Count Manfredi della Gherardesca, 31 January 2018 Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The 'candle' sections look to be simulated wood- some sort of painted paper composite and a skilful electrician should be able to reduce them in height. The candle sections are glued into the detachable sconces. Bases with surface wear and losses and wear to gilding. ELECTRICAL GOODS. Sold with a 2024 portable appliance test (PAT) certificate Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer