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18th
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1736
Peter Archambo
10445 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks
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A magnificent pair of heavy cast candlesticks with super quality decoration overall. The broad, square shaped bases have a central circular well, each of the four corners being applied with a rococo cartouche; two containing a coat of arms, the remaining two with the mask of a woman with a headdress and a man with a moustache and turban. The columns are skilfully decorated with face masks and shell corners. Total weight 1,764g, 56.7 troy oz.
Height 22.2cm, 8.74ins. Width of base 14.5cm, 5.7ins. London 1736. Maker Peter Archambo.
Sterling silver.