Robert Sharp - Candlestick (2) - .925 silver - 28.5 cm H, 229 years old

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An Antique Georgian Sterling Silver pair of candlesticks, having round bellied bodies with hand-chased fluted decoration, with gadroon borders, and removable nozzles.
Made in Sheffield, 1795 & 1796 (229 years old)
Made by Robert Sharp
Fully English hallmarked for sterling 925 silver.
The dimensions of this fine pair of hand-made antique silver candlesticks are:
Length 28.5 cm
Wide at base 14.1 x 14.1 cm
Approx. 1269 + 799 = 2149 gram (Bruto weight, weighted for stability with materials other then silver) (bobèches weigh 91 grams together)
Condition: Very good condition. Hallmarks on the base slightly rubbed on one. One tiny indentation in the top of the scone (not noticable with the scone on top of it). One candlestick has a small lean, depending how you position it.
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Seller's Story
An Antique Georgian Sterling Silver pair of candlesticks, having round bellied bodies with hand-chased fluted decoration, with gadroon borders, and removable nozzles.
Made in Sheffield, 1795 & 1796 (229 years old)
Made by Robert Sharp
Fully English hallmarked for sterling 925 silver.
The dimensions of this fine pair of hand-made antique silver candlesticks are:
Length 28.5 cm
Wide at base 14.1 x 14.1 cm
Approx. 1269 + 799 = 2149 gram (Bruto weight, weighted for stability with materials other then silver) (bobèches weigh 91 grams together)
Condition: Very good condition. Hallmarks on the base slightly rubbed on one. One tiny indentation in the top of the scone (not noticable with the scone on top of it). One candlestick has a small lean, depending how you position it.
Look at my other adverts for more quality silver.
Click on my name and click the "Follow" button to keep in touch with my other auctions.
# zilveren kandelaars, kaarshouder, candlestick, candlesticks, candelabra, candelabrum, kaars houder, chamberstick, taperstick, leuchter zilver, silberner Kerzenständer, Kroonluchter Argento, candeliere d'argento, kroonluchter en argent
