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FS31: Two Day Fine Art Sale

A Pair of George II Cast Silver Candlesticks, Maker John Cafe, London, 1750

Auction Lot FS31/147

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A Pair of George II Cast Silver Candlesticks, Maker John Cafe, London, 1750 (FS31/147) offered in our Two Day Fine Art Sale starting on 12th July 2016 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

A pair of George II cast silver candlesticks, maker John Cafe, London, 1750 inscribed to the interior base, with unmarked petal-shaped sconces, with ring turned nozzles, on a knopped stem and petal-shaped shell decorated spreading foot, 22cm high, 35.45ozs.

Estimate

£2,500 - £3,000

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Fine Art Category

Other Antique Silver

Sale Information

FS31: Two Day Fine Art Sale
Tuesday, 12th July 2016
Wednesday, 13th July 2016

Okehampton Street, Exeter

This lot will be sold after 10:00am on Tuesday, 12th July 2016 as part of the Silver section of the sale.

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Important Notes

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