These magnificent antique George III cast sterling silver candlesticks have a baluster shaped form with a waisted knopped stem onto a shaped base.
The waisted capitals of these exceptional antique silver candlesticks are embellished with gadroon decorated borders.
The capitals are fitted with the original hallmarked detachable sconces ornamented with six-shell ornamentation, in addition to further gadroon decoration to the curvilinear-shaped rim.
The upper portion of the waisted shaped column features a shaped knop embellished with six shell designs, reflecting the decoration to the sconce.
The waisted column is further ornamented with fluted decoration, in a swirl design, with a gadroon decorated knop to the lower portion
The shaped bases of these Georgian silver candle holders are embellished with a swept fluted upper portion to six large shell designs, alternating with convex oval bead motifs.
The decoration to each base incorporates a bright cut engraved crest of the bust of a man in profile couped at the shoulders.
The shaped rim of each candlestick features an impressive gadroon decorated border.
These magnificent candle holders feature a stunning and ornate variation of six-shell decoration and are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire.
Maker: Edmund Vincent
Date: 1771
