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Antique 1760s Georgian Pair of Sterling Silver Tapersticks (1769)

$6,039.58per set
£4,345per set
€5,121.11per set
CA$8,210.67per set
A$9,197.01per set
CHF 4,781.42per set
MX$113,564.57per set
NOK 60,911.56per set
SEK 57,582.41per set
DKK 38,216.55per set
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An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English cast sterling silver tapersticks; an addition of our ornamental Georgian silverware collection These exceptional antique George III cast sterling silver taper candlesticks have a plain classical English four shell form. The plain cylindrical capitals are encircled with bands of rope twist and tooled decoration. The upper portion of the waisted shaped column features a paneled quatrefoil shaped knop embellished with lobed designs to each corner. Each column is further ornamented with a plain circular knop to the lower portion encompassed with further rope twist decoration. These decorative columns surmount quatrefoil incurved shaped bases embellished with four shell ornamentation, in addition to the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a lion's head wearing a coronet. These antique Georgian silver tapersticks do not have weighted bases. Condition These antique Georgian silver tapersticks are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of each base are all very clear; the hallmarks are deeply struck due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of antique silverware. Dimensions Height 13.4cm/5.3" Diameter of capital 1.3cm/0.5" Width of base 7.4cm/2.9" square Total weight 11.5 troy ounces/359g. Maker: Elizabeth Cooke Date: 1769 Origin: London, England.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.3 in (13.47 cm)Width: 2.9 in (7.37 cm)Depth: 2.9 in (7.37 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1769
  • Condition:
    See description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A9023 1stDibs: LU120029405713

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