Decorative Arts & Design

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December 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 246

Lot 246

Set of Six George III Silver Table Candlesticks with a Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Three-Light Candelabra Branch Sections, Nathaniel Smith & Co., Sheffield, 1808

Set of Six George III Silver Table Candlesticks with a Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Three-Light Candelabra Branch Sections, Nathaniel Smith & Co., Sheffield, 1808
Lot 246 Details
Set of Six George III Silver Table Candlesticks with a Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Three-Light Candelabra Branch Sections, Nathaniel Smith & Co., Sheffield, 1808

engraved with armorials and the motto 'SPERO UT FIDELIS'
candelabrum height 23.8 in — 60.5 cm; candlestick height 13.4 in — 34 cm

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $4,096
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Set of Six George III Silver Table Candlesticks with a Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Three-Light Candelabra Branch Sections, Nathaniel Smith & Co., Sheffield, 1808
  • Set of Six George III Silver Table Candlesticks with a Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Three-Light Candelabra Branch Sections, Nathaniel Smith & Co., Sheffield, 1808
Note:

The arms of those of the Baskerville family.

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor solder repairs at two stems; some mismatched nozzles, three of which are silver, the rest plated; candelabra branches are loose in the sockets; otherwise in substantially good condition; well marked on the base edges and on three nozzle flanges; filled construction

LOT 246
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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