The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Overall with scuffs, scratches, and wear consistent with age and use, and wear to the engravings, with some wax residue consistent with use, the bases with various bruises, pin dents, and splits, candlestick 1 lacking it's base to the underside, candlestick 2 also lacking its base to the underside and with a rod extending up the stick visible, candlestick number 4 with it's base extending slightly farther than the edge of the silver, and wobbles slightly on a flat surface.
The nozzles all with splits to the flanges, as well as bends, splits and various repaired splits to the rims, the nozzles numbered 1 and 3 with lion passant only, the nozzle numbered 2 with maker's mark and lion passant, the nozzle by William Fountain fully marked.
Candlestick 1 with weight 19=51⁄2, candlestick 2 with weight 20=1, candlestick 3 with weight 19=151⁄2, and candlestick 4 with weight 19=10.
6 in. (15.2 cm.) square, at the bases
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