A Pair of Louis Xv Silver Large Candlesticks

Each on shaped circular fluted domed base, supporting a spirally-fluted baluster stem and a flaring socket, one engraved underneath with F.T. GERMAIN SCULPTEUR ORFEVRE DU ROY FECIT 1754 A PARIS and prick-engraved with inventory number and No 3 - 2, the other with No 4 -2, each marked behind foot-rim and socket with charge, date-letter (N), and maker; on foot-rim: decharge for objects going abroad and later French control mark

Estimate:£20,000

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