Lot 307: A pair of Dutch silver candlesticks

Mark of Martinus van Stapele, The Hague, 1784, also struck with later Dutch duty mark of 1795 for Utrecht
Each on circular base with engraved scrolling foliage, domed base decorated with stylised palmettes, large beaded rim, fluted stem, upper part stem with engraved scrolling foliage and beaded rim, socket with stylised palmettes and beaded rims, marked on footrim and base
24.5 cm. high
1022 gr. (2)

THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN

For similar candlesticks by the same maker made in 1785 see: J. Pijzel-Dommisse, Haags goud en zilver: Edelsmeedkunst uit de Hofstad, Zwolle, 2005, p. 372, no. 235, illustrated.

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