07-12-201307-13-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2663BBoston
July 12, 2013 04:00 PMCalender
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Eight Sterling Silver Candlesticks

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$8,400$7,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2663BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 12, 2013 4:00PM

Description:

Eight Sterling Silver Candlesticks, late 19th/early 20th century, J.E. Caldwell & Co., retailer, each with removable reticulated bobeches above a bulbous sconce, raised on a baluster stem terminating in a flared, reticulated foot, decorated allover with engraved floral and foliate scrolls with a central armorial and monogram "D.N.B.," six ht. 10 1/2, two ht. 12 in., approx. 170.2 troy oz. total.
Estimate $8,000-10,000

Each with corrosion affecting reticulated areas (particularly the feet). One boebeche with loss to very small C-scroll section of edge. Two 12 inch candlesticks very slightly off center. Many with small areas of reticulated foot or bobeche bent slightly (only two 10 inch candlesticks with resulting rocking on foot.)


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J.E. Caldwell & Co.