This impressive and rare pair of silver table candlesticks with cluster columns, square bases and drip cups had no visible hallmarks but is probably Dutch and late 17th century in date.
Extracted from Antiques Trade Gazette | Roland Arkell
Much admired at Carlo Bonte (25% buyer’s premium) in Bruges on December 6, the pair, standing just under 12in (30cm) high, sold for €19,400 (£16,450) against an estimate of €2000-4000.