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An important pair of three-light Naturalist candelabra
Estimate
4.000 - 6.000
Session 2
14 December 2016
Hammer Price
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Portuguese silver of the 19th century
On four bird feet, base with flowers and leaves, stem chiselled as a heron holding the detachable arms with three candle holders and decorated with relief and scalloped leaves
Porto assay mark (1870-1877) and José Gonçalves Russo maker's mark (1870-1886)
(wear signs, small defects)
Height: 56,5 cm
3549 g
Category
Silver
Additional Information
The design of this pair of candelabra is clearly inspired by Thomas Abbott bronze models. Active in Birmingham from 1830 to 1860, Abbott was one of the most important English bronze makers of the 19th century and his factory is highly regarded by the quality of the work and the originality of the designs, both Romatinc and Naturalistic.
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