Standing 23in (58cm) high, with hexagonal gallery, turned pedestal and tripod base, and in good condition, it was consigned from a local private source. With close trade bidding in the room and on the phone, it eventually went to an anonymous telephone buyer for £16,800 plus 10 per cent premium.
Rare 18th century mahogany candlestand
UK: The rarity of an object such as this 18th century mahogany candlestand usually points to a high estimate, but the £1000-1500 range put on this example by Henry Adams of Chichester at their sale on July 25 had the desired effect of encouraging healthy competition among bidders.
