MARK OF JOHN PRIEST, LONDON, 1754 (2); MARK OF WILLIAM CAFE, LONDON, 1765 (2)
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TWO NEAR PAIRS OF GEORGE II SILVER CANDLESTICKS
MARK OF JOHN PRIEST, LONDON, 1754 (2); MARK OF WILLIAM CAFE, LONDON, 1765 (2)
MARK OF JOHN PRIEST, LONDON, 1754 (2); MARK OF WILLIAM CAFE, LONDON, 1765 (2)TWO NEAR PAIRS OF GEORGE II SILVER CANDLESTICKSEstimate: USD 5,000 - 8,000
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Overall with some very minor wear and tiny scratches consistent with age and use, those by Priest with the nozzles unmarked, possibly with the flanges re-attached or replaced, one with a tiny split at the lower edge, those by Cafe with one nozzle with maker's mark and lion passant, the other with lion passant only, good condition.
87⁄8 in. (12.4 cm.) high, 57⁄8 in. (13.6 cm.) diameter, 33 oz. 14 dwt. (1,048.1 gr.), those by Priest 101⁄8 in. (15.6 cm.) high, 51⁄2 in. (14 cm.) diameter, 35 oz. 6 dwt. (1,097.8 gr.), those by Cafe
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Lot 164Sale 23085
MARK OF JOHN PRIEST, LONDON, 1754 (2); MARK OF WILLIAM CAFE, LONDON, 1765 (2)TWO NEAR PAIRS OF GEORGE II SILVER CANDLESTICKSEstimate: USD 5,000 - 8,000
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