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Rococo Silver Candlesticks by Alexander Johnson

$34,000per set
£25,958.08per set
€29,731.09per set
CA$47,633.85per set
A$53,260.47per set
CHF 27,937.34per set
MX$645,112.16per set
NOK 352,653.98per set
SEK 333,172.81per set
DKK 221,913.16per set

About the Item

An outstanding pair of sterling silver candlesticks by English silversmith Alexander Johnston. Reflecting the mid-18th century Georgian taste for the Rococo style, these candlesticks feature deeply chased decoration, from shells and palms to acanthus and rosettes, as well as an engraved armorial on each pedestal. Their exuberant yet balanced design is characteristic of the sophisticated style brought to England by French Huguenot silversmiths in the 1700s. Alexander Johnston first entered his mark in 1747 and work such as his, as well as that of artists like the celebrated Paul de Lamerie, indicated the adoption of French forms in all of the decorative arts, from furniture to textiles, hailing the dramatic shift from the more restrained classical manner. Excellent condition. Hallmarked London, 1751 10 ¾” high Reference: English goldsmiths and their marks, 2nd ed., 1921, Sir Charles James Jackson.
  • Creator:
    Alexander Johnston (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1751
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 29-26951stDibs: LU891115594072

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