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Lot 314

Four Brass Table Objects and Wall Sconce

Estimate: $200 - $400

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$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Continental/American, 20th century, comprising: pair of brass candlesticks in the form of two clawed dragon feet, each 6-1/2 x 5-1/8 x 5 in.; brass candlestick with spiked ball form base and candle cup, possibly made to resemble a morning star, spiral shaft and circular drip pan, approximately 9 x 5 in. diameter; brass talon and feather form letter opener, stamped "Arthur Court Designs 1979", 9-1/2 in.; dragon form two light wall sconce, approximately 16 x 10 x 7 in.

Provenance: Estate of Brock Arms, Flat Rock, North Carolina

Condition

surface dirt layer and wax accretion, scattered scratches and areas of discoloration and verdigris; spiked ball candlestick missing one "leg", sits slightly off center, shaft loose on base; sconce with some minor dents

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