A Pair of Portuguese Silver Four-Light Candelabra Probably by Abel Augusto de Lemos, Porto, Second Half 19th Century

on a tapering hexafoil base and with scroll feet, the sides pierced with scrolls, with an overall textured finish, the stem cast as a putto which supports the three scroll branches, each cast with fruiting vines and terminating in a tapering socket, with a further central socket, the central socket unscrews to allow the branches to be removed 49.5cm high, 124oz 15dwt, 3,880gr (2)

Marked on base and on leaf at bottom of branches with Porto mark and maker's mark. There is some wear to the marks but each is generally still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is bruising to the branches, many of which lean. 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 people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. 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.