ROBERT GARRARD:1870 SET 4 STERLING SILVER CANDLESTICKS LIKELY A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OFFERING Start Price USD 25,000.00 Current Price USD 25,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Location Marina del Rey, CA See more about 'ROBERT GARRARD:1870 SET 4 STERLING SILVER CANDLESTICKS ' Description   ROBERT GARRARD: SET OF FOUR (4) RARE STERLING SILVER CANDLESTICKS,SIGNED, 1870  scarce set of four superb silver candlesticks by Robert Garrard with fluted columns on circular bases and removable sconces, each withcircles of acanthus leaves; each column is applied with 3 rams’ heads that are interconnected at the mouth by acanthus leaf garlands approximate measurementsheight: 12"               base: 6" diameter                                weight: 4020 g (total 4)              troy ounces: 129.246hallmarks/engravings at the bottom rim are hallmarks for London 1870 with maker'smark RG below crown and in 180 degrees to either direction: R & S Garrard, Panton St, London.about R & S GarrardR & S Garrard was founded in 1722 but it was the beginningof the 19th century in 1802 when Robert Garrard took sole control of the company that they started on the journey to become one of the most important silversmiths worldwideGarrarad became Crown Jewellers in 1843 and produced manypieces for members of the British Royal family since that date as well as exhibitinge at many of the International exhibitions, including Crystal Palace in 1851, where they received great acclaimthis rare set of candlesticks is superbly made and exemplifiesthe work of the company at the height of its powers provenancec. 1945 wedding gift to the daughter of an uber Hollywood movie entertainment executive and atthe time, head of one of the 5 major film studios condition each of the four candlesticks is in excellent conditionand without any scratches, marks or dents worthy of specific mentioningcertainly a thorough cleaning and polishing will be advised    terms of sale- seller can cancel any bid and/or end auction at any time- winning bidder can collect candlesticksin Marina del Rey, CA, or pays Brinksshipping charges and required insurance- payment by bank wire transfer in USDwithin 5 days of invoice- item is sold as is and sales are final- authenticity and condition guaranteed  thanks for lookingplease check our other auctions by clicking the Ebay icon below              mp          product ltd would be pleased to discuss the possibilityof selling items of value on Ebay that you own and are ready to part with - please email us at prodltd@aol.comfor more information    -     thanks       - Place a Bid!