This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver candle holder/candlestick has a shaped figural column to a domed naturalistic base.
The cylindrical capital of this antique silver candlestick is encircled with foliate and bud decoration to the lower portion, with a moulded border to the rim.
The exceptional cast sterling silver column has been modelled in the form of a gentleman in armour / knight.
The character is attired in a complete suit of armour/panoply, accented with a sword to his belt and incorporating plumes to the open helmet.
The figure is grasping a large scrolling leaf design in his dexter hand; this leaf design conjoins the capital to the figural column.
This impressive figural column surmounts a domed circular shaped base ornamented with naturalistic textures replicating the details of a terrain mound.
This figural silver candle holder does not have a weighted base.
The surface of this exceptional example of antique Victorian silverware retains the original gilding; this has diminished with age in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
This impressive candle holders was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox.
Date: 1845
