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A SET OF FOUR ROYAL GERMAN SILVER CANDLESTICKS AND A PAIR OF SILVER SAUCEBOATS FROM THE `FA` IN SHIELD SERVICE - photo 5
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A SET OF FOUR ROYAL GERMAN SILVER CANDLESTICKS AND A PAIR OF SILVER SAUCEBOATS FROM THE `FA` IN SHIELD SERVICE

Lot 146
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Lot 146 | A SET OF FOUR ROYAL GERMAN SILVER CANDLESTICKS AND A PAIR OF SILVER SAUCEBOATS FROM THE 'FA' IN SHIELD SERVICE
Estimate value
$ 30 000 – 50 000
A SET OF FOUR ROYAL GERMAN SILVER CANDLESTICKS AND A PAIR OF SILVER SAUCEBOATS FROM THE 'FA' IN SHIELD SERVICE
MARK OF CARL DAVID SCHRÖDEL, DRESDEN, THE CANDLESTICKS 1776, THE SAUCEBOATS CIRCA 1750
The candlesticks on shaped circular bases rising to baluster stems with campana-form nozzles, all chased with spiral foliage, the generous bombé oval sauceboats with scroll handles terminating in leaves, gilt interiors, all engraved on the undersides with a monogram below an electoral crown, marked on base rims of candlesticks and undersides of sauceboats, all further engraved on the undersides with inventory number and weights
9 in. (12.8 cm.) high, the candlesticks; 9 3/8 in. (23.7 cm.) long, over handle, the sauceboats
128 oz. (3,980.8 gr.)
The monogram is that of Frederick Augustus III, Elector of Saxony, later Frederick Augustus I, King of Saxony (1750-1827).




Provenance

Frederick Augustus III, Elector of Saxony, later Frederick Augustus I, King of Saxony (1750-1827), then by descent through the Kings of Saxony to Frederick Augustus III, King of Saxony (1865-1932) until 1918 when the monarchy was abolished.
The sauceboats: A Lady; Sotheby's, Zurich, 9-11 December 1997, lot 333.
Acquired from S.J. Phillips Ltd., London, 17 December 1997.
The candlesticks: Acquired from S.J. Phillips Ltd., London, July 1998.



Literature

T. Schroder, Renaissance and Baroque Silver, Mounted Porcelain and Ruby Glass from the Zilkha Collection, London, 2012, cat. no. 50, pp. 206-209.
Applied technique:Metalwork
Medium:Silver
Place of origin:Western Europe, Germany, Europe
Category:Candlesticks
Auction house category:Lighting, All other types of objects
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