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Antique Irish Sterling Silver Candle Holders

$13,612.86per set
£9,950per set
€11,706.38per set
CA$18,695.22per set
A$20,923.65per set
CHF 10,925.41per set
MX$255,269.72per set
NOK 138,683.74per set
SEK 131,602.33per set
DKK 87,417.71per set
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A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique Irish cast sterling silver candlesticks; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection. These exceptional antique cast Irish silver candlesticks, in sterling standard, have a plain classical English four shell form. The plain hallmarked cylindrical capitals are encircled with bands of tooled decoration. Each capital is fitted with the original hallmarked push fit sconce, accented with shell decoration to the corners. The upper portion of the waisted shaped column features a panelled quatrefoil shaped knop embellished with lobed shell designs to each corner. Each panelled column is further ornamented with a plain circular knop to the lower portion. These decorative columns surmount quatrefoil incurved shaped bases embellished with four shell ornamentation. Each base and sconce feature the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a unicorn's head erased. These antique Georgian silver candlesticks do not have weighted bases. These magnificent candlesticks are the finest Irish examples of this type you could hope to acquire. Dimensions Height 28cm/11' Width of sconce 6.5cm/2.6' square Width of base 12cm/4.7' square Total Weight 53.5 troy ounces/1663g Maker: John Laughlin Senior Date: Circa 1750 Origin: London, England.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Diameter: 4.7 in (11.94 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1750-1759
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Please see description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C74021stDibs: LU1200230681602

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