Auction 17 · Lot 559
On oval lipped base, tapered ovoid shaft with skirted knob and foliate band at top supports oval removeable candleholder with gadrooned vertical lip. Marked on base (Tardy, p. 38) H: 240mm. Some wear.
- Estimate
- $2,000–$3,000
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
PAIR OF SILVER CANDLESTICKS
Frankfurt am Main, late 18th century
summary
The design of these candlesticks belies their early origin