European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Near Pair of George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks, each London, one 1771-72 by Elizabeth Cooke, ht. 10 1/4, and the other 1764-65 by James Gould, ht. 10 3/8 in., approx. 41.3 troy oz.
Estimate $800-1,200
Each stands slightly off-kilter with age-typical surface wear/minor nicks and abrasions. Cooke stick with more pronounced bend at an area of the stem with a small break at joint (see images).
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
James Gould, LondonStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.