A Pair of Hallmarked 18th Century English Sterling Silver-Gilt Neoclassical Candlesticks.
Price
£1,250
| $1,595 USD | €1,514 EUR
Item Ref
S 1020
Description
Circular based, retaining the original turned mahogany inserts and internal 'infil'. The flaring bases are embellished with a band of embossed swags and bosses - a band of narrow petals encircles the shaft bases. The slightly tapering shafts are panel sided and incorporate raised collars at the two extremes. The flaring capitals are also finished with a band of narrow petals.Both examples are complete with the original detachable nozzles - each of which embellished with a band of petals.
The surfaces are gilt finished, (the gilding possibly added during the regency period).
Hallmark :-
Sheffield 1798, Maker - Richard Morton & Co. (makers' mark used 1781 to 1808, first registered Feb. 1781).
(Struck to the base rims and both nozzles - see additional images)
Height - 8 3/8" (213mm).
Total weight - 818 grams.
Condition: Good. Surface marks and signs of usage, resulting in expected light wear to the gilding. No repair-work, no cracks or holes etc. Natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: S 1020
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