A SET OF SIX GEORGE III SILVER TABLE CANDLESTICKS, JOHN PARSONS & CO., SHEFFIELD, 1791
A SET OF SIX GEORGE III SILVER TABLE CANDLESTICKS, JOHN PARSONS & CO., SHEFFIELD, 1791
with tapered and fluted stems, urn shaped sconces and circular gadrooned bases, lightly lobed and engraved with the Berkeley crest, wooden bases, loaded
31.3cm., 12¼in. high
Condition Report:
One drip-pan replaced with a Sheffield plate example from the same period. Marks in general good. Typical country house condition. A few slightly wobbly bases. Good overall.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Provenance:
Possibly acquired for the marriage of Robert Berkeley (1764-1845) and Apollonia Lee (1772-1806) in 1792
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A SET OF SIX GEORGE III SILVER TABLE CANDLESTICKS, JOHN PARSONS & CO., SHEFFIELD, 1791
with tapered and fluted stems, urn shaped sconces and circular gadrooned bases, lightly lobed and engraved with the Berkeley crest, wooden bases, loaded
31.3cm., 12¼in. high
Condition Report:
One drip-pan replaced with a Sheffield plate example from the same period. Marks in general good. Typical country house condition. A few slightly wobbly bases. Good overall.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Provenance:
Possibly acquired for the marriage of Robert Berkeley (1764-1845) and Apollonia Lee (1772-1806) in 1792
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