Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly | January 29, 2026
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 111
Fine Pair of George III Filled Brass Candlesticks
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$1,700
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
English, circa 1755, lead base plate with pitch infill, 10-1/2 x 5 x 5 in.
Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
Note: This design is pictured in Domestic Metalwork: 1640-1820 by Rupert Gentle and Rachael Feild, p. 149, fig. 92, where it is called "probably the most beautiful of all candlestick designs."
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Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
polish and wax residue, crumbling to pitch, scattered discoloration to metal, some warping, no evidence of earlier plating； one with small areas of verdigris； one with some collapsing and warping
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