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Pair of Regency Cut-Glass Candelabra by John Blades

$21,916.87per set
£16,000per set
€18,770.99per set
CA$30,021.72per set
A$33,477.62per set
CHF 17,467.19per set
MX$410,783per set
NOK 222,329.56per set
SEK 210,652.43per set
DKK 140,094.80per set
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A rare pair of Regency twin-light gilt bronze mounted, pillar and file cut, glass candelabra by John Blades. The firm of John Blades was first recorded in the London guide for 1783 at 5 Ludgate Hill, remaining at this address until 1829. The firm built an extensive overseas business in the Middle East and India, opening a branch in Calcutta in partnership with a Mr Matthews. He was closely associated with the architect J. B. Papworth, who is recorded as being involved in a number of innovative designs for Blades’ firm, in particular the invention of the rule-cut drop known as a ‘lob’. Papworth also designed new showrooms for John Blades, which were illustrated in Ackermans Repository. Literature: Mortimer, Martin: The English Glass Chandelier, 2000, pp. 134-137, pl.82. Jonathan Bourne & Vanessa Brett: Lighting in the Domestic Interior, 1991, p.170, fig. 570-571. English, circa 1810.
  • Creator:
    John Blades (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brighton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B708841stDibs: LU1028018626092

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