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Contemporary Sterling Silver Dragon Candlesticks (1997)
About the Item
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual pair of contemporary English sterling silver candlesticks; an addition to our collection of ornamental silver candle holders.
These exceptional and unusual contemporary sterling silver candlesticks have a plain globular form.
The surface of each candle holder is plain and unembellished, fitted with three exceptional three-dimensional figurines realistically modelled in the form of dragons rampant.
The hallmarks struck to these exceptional candlesticks include:
Maker's Mark: outline of guernsey with BR (Bruce Russell*)
Assay mark: Crest of Guernsey: Royal seal of Edward I
Date mark: W (1997)
Silver quality/purity mark: .925 SILVER (sterling, 925/1000)
Such a combination bespoke style of candlestick is rare the market.
* Bruce Russell is a Guernsey silversmith who revived hallmarking in the Channel Islands, including devising a dating system with 'A' starting in 1975.
Condition
These contemporary sterling silver dragon candle holders are an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.
Full Guernsey hallmarks struck to the surface of each candle holder are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of contemporary silverware.
Dimensions
Height 6cm/2.36'
Diameter 7.6cm/2.99'
Weight
9.7 troy ounces/302.5g
Maker: Bruce Russell
Date: 1997
Origin: Guernsey, Channel Islands
SKU: C8967
- Dimensions:Height: 2.36 in (6 cm)Diameter: 2.99 in (7.6 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:1997
- Condition:Please see description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: C89671stDibs: LU1200242306142
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