How swans were re-united – and flew to £270,000

UK: THE romance, expertise and astonishing prices at the Benacre sale came together when this pair of candelabra, above, were put up by Sotheby’s.

Back in March 1993, Thomas Woodham-Smith of Mallett purchased a pair of 18th century gilt bronze can…

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