A Pair of Portuguese Silver Five-Light Candelabra by Topázio, Second Quarter 20th Century
in the rococo style, the base cast and chased in high relief with foliage scrolls and shells on a textured ground, the baluster stems similarly decorated, the branches with four arms and a central branch, each terminating in a foliage-cast socket with wax-pan 37cm high, 69oz 10dwt, 2,162gr (2)
Marked on base with maker's mark and stamped 925, Portuguese standard mark lacking. The bases further marked with Austrian import mark. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some bruising to the branches, some of which are out of alignment. 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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in the rococo style, the base cast and chased in high relief with foliage scrolls and shells on a textured ground, the baluster stems similarly decorated, the branches with four arms and a central branch, each terminating in a foliage-cast socket with wax-pan 37cm high, 69oz 10dwt, 2,162gr (2)
Marked on base with maker's mark and stamped 925, Portuguese standard mark lacking. The bases further marked with Austrian import mark. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some bruising to the branches, some of which are out of alignment. 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.
