MARK OF ANTHONIE DE ROOY, AMSTERDAM, 1740 AND 1741

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Two Dutch silver candlesticks
Mark of Anthonie de Rooy, Amsterdam, 1740 and 1741
Each on shaped square raised base with moulded bands and four engraved drapes, plain sunken centre raising to the diagonally set octoganal baluster stem engraved with stylised shells and foliate trellis work panels, the vase-shaped socket further engraved with stylised foliage, marked on base
21 cm. high
782 gr. (2)

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Lot Essay

For other candlesticks by Anthonie de Rooy made in 1734, see:
J.R. ter Molen, Zilver, Rotterdam, 1994, no. 70, pp. 180-181, illustrated.
J.W. Frederiks, Dutch Silver, vol. II, The Hague, 1958, p. 100, no. 287, illustrated.

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