*18.8 In March 2002, Sean acquired a pair of matching antique silver candlesticks at a cost of

£4,000. In August 2009 he sold one of the candlesticks to James for £6,750. At that time the other candlestick was valued at £5,750. In September 2009 he sold the other candlestick to Julia for £5,800. Calculate the chargeable gain arising on these two disposals if:

(a) James and Julia are unconnected.

(b) James and Julia are a married couple.