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English George III Period Pair of Candelabra, William Parker

$45,000per set
£34,178.61per set
€39,311.65per set
CA$62,873.82per set
A$70,111.42per set
CHF 36,581.15per set
MX$860,293.60per set
NOK 465,619.79per set
SEK 441,164.64per set
DKK 293,397.39per set
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About the Item

An important pair of two light cut glass brass mounted George III candelabra attributed to the celebrated maker William Parker, Each raised on a cut baluster and square base supporting two candle arms with hung drip pans and sconces, also with two complimenting arms terminating to canopied spires and centred by a large triangular spire supporting a canopy with an urn shaped finial, the whole beautifully draped with lustrous swags, pendants and drops all of the highest quality cut glass. PROVENANCE: original bill of sale M. Harris and Sons Sold: Nov 2. 1945, 165 pounds sterling Montréal estate by descent.
  • Attributed to:
    William Parker (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Diameter: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Note a fracture of one candle sconce, pair of finial urns museum quality replacements. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Montreal, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D32001stDibs: LU875320290192

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