Decorative Arts & Design Part I: Silver

November 1924, 2022
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LOT 100

Lot 100

Pair of George II Scottish Silver Table Candlesticks, William Davie, Edinburgh, 1756

Pair of George II Scottish Silver Table Candlesticks, William Davie, Edinburgh, 1756
Lot 100 Details
Pair of George II Scottish Silver Table Candlesticks, William Davie, Edinburgh, 1756

height 8.5 in — 21.6 cm
59.8 oz. — 1860 grams
assaymaster Hugh Gordon

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $5,100
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with a boar's head crest and motto on the bases (worn); nozzles are a little worn; otherwise substantially in good condition; well marked under the bases (maker's mark script W•D in rectangle is not recorded, but the attribution is with a high degree of certainty); nozzles are apparently not marked

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  • 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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