A Pair of Victorian Silver Five-Light Candelabra by Elkington and Co Ltd., Birmingham, The Bases 1894 and 1895, The Branches 1899 and 1900, The Nozzles Various Dates

each on square base with beaded border and stamped with classical vases and husk swags, the stems fluted and terminating in Corinthian capital socket, the detachable branches with four foliage-cast branches, each with Corinthian capital socket, with detachable gadrooned nozzles, one lacking, filled 52cm high, weighable silver 101oz 11dwt, 3,159gr (2) Provenance: Sold by Order of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers to Benefit the Fusiliers' Aid Society.

Each is marked on base and further part marked on branches and nozzles. There is some wear to the marks. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use as well as some bruising. There have been some repairs to the branches, with one pair of each having been recently repaired which has left them in a bright condition. The rest of each could use a professional polish. There are bruises to the branches overall. 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.