Candlesticks
Candlesticks
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1718
Matthew Cooper
8119 George I Antique Silver Candlesticks - Octagonal Shape
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A superb pair of early English cast candlesticks of very rare octagonal form with diamond faceting. Britannia standard silver*. Lovely plain style and very desirable shape. Excellent colour. Good gauge silver. Each has a crest of a lion hand engraved to the base. Weight 718 grams, 23 troy ounces. Height 18 cms. Base 11.25 cms. Each is stamped under the base with English silver hallmarks for London 1718. Maker Matthew Cooper, known for his candlesticks. Also stamped on the edge of the capitals with the lions head erased.
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Circa 1720
8869 Antique Dutch Silver Miniature Chamberstick
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A lovely little antique silver toy chamberstick with the long handle typical of the period. It looks like an exact copy of a full size original. Length 7.2 cms. Diameter 2.7 cms. Marked underneath with a Dutch makers mark*. Hoorn, Netherlands. Circa 1700.
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1720
David Greene
9685 George I Antique Silver Candlesticks
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An excellent pair of early English silver candlesticks dating from the early 1700’s. Britannia standard silver*. Very solid cast silver with hexagonal form and baluster columns. Lovely plain style in keeping with the period. Each stick bears a hand engraved coat of arms on the base. Excellent colour. Weight 941 grams, 30.2 troy ounces. Height 19.5cm. Base 11cm. London 1720. Maker David Green.
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1721
8097 George I Antique Silver Tapersticks
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A delightful pair of little antique silver taper sticks with the plain early design of baluster stem over a raised hexagonal foot. Cast silver. Britannia standard silver*. With scratched initials “C” over “RM” under the bases. Total weight 273 grams, 8.7 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cms. Base diameter 7.25 cms. Marked in the corners underneath the base with English silver hallmarks for London 1721. Makers mark unclear.
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1722
James Fraillon
8639 George I Silver Chamberstick
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A rare early English sterling silver chamber stick (also known as a go to bed) with the solid design and excellent heavy gauge silver as you’d expect from this date. It has the early form with a flat teardrop handle and broad drip pan. The circular base is hand engraved with the crest of a crown over a gentleman carrying a double scythe. Weight 400 grams, 12.8 troy ounces. Diameter 14.5 cms. Length 23.5 cms. London 1722. By James Fraillon.
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1722
James Fraillon
8640 George I Antique Silver Chamberstick
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A rare early English silver chamber stick (also known as a go to bed) with the solid design and excellent heavy gauge silver as you’d expect from this date. It has the early form with a flat teardrop handle and broad drip pan. The circular base is hand engraved with the crest of a crown over a gentleman carrying a double scythe. Weight 399 grams, 12.8 troy ounces. Diameter 15 cms. Length 25 cms. Britannia standard silver*. London 1722. By James Fraillon.
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1722
Benjamin Pyne
8763 Antique George I Silver Taperstick
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A delightful little antique silver taper stick of plain early design with baluster stem and raised hectagonal foot. Cast silver. Weight 112 grams, 3.6 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. Base diameter 6.8 cms. London 1722. Maker Benjamin Pyne.
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1723
David Willaume
10319 George I Antique Silver Taperstick
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A classic little antique silver taperstick with knopped stem and rectangular base. Nice plain style and straight lines. Cast silver. Weight 100 grams, 3.2 troy oz. Height 10.5cm. Diameter of base 6.7cm. London 1723. Maker David Willaume I. Sterling silver.
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1724
John Bache
9066 Antique George I Silver Taperstick
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A delightful little antique sterling silver taper stick of plain early design with baluster stem and square octagonal foot with a sunken well. Cast silver. Weight 72 grams, 2.3 troy ounces. Height 10 cms. Base diameter 6.5 cms. London 1724. Maker John Bache.
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1725
Joseph Healy
9144 Antique George I Silver Taperstick
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A delightful little antique sterling silver taper stick of plain early design with baluster stem and square octagonal foot with a sunken well. Cast silver. Weight 116 grams, 3.7 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. Base 7×7 cm. London 1725. Maker Joseph Healy.
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Circa 1725
John Hamilton Of Dublin
6519 Antique Irish Silver Snuffer Tray
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A fine piece of early Irish silver. A plain styled snuffer tray of simple oval shape with a shaped side handle and round feet. To the centre there is an engraved crest. This is a very charming item, it handles well and the colour is excellent. Very good weight 214 grams, 6.8 troy ounces. Length 18 cms. Width 7.75 cms, 13.5 including handle. Makers mark only for John Hamilton. Dublin circa 1725.
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1726
Francis Turner
9608 George I Antique Silver Candlesticks
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An excellent pair of early English cast candlesticks of hexagonal form. Sterling silver. Good plain style and very desirable shape. Excellent colour. Heavy gauge silver. Each has a hand engraved crest within the well of the base. Weight 759 grams, 24.4 troy ounces. Height 17 cm. Base 10 cm. London 1726. Maker Francis Turner.
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1729
John Eckford
9069 Antique George II Silver Taperstick
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A delightful little antique sterling silver taper stick of plain early design with baluster stem and square octagonal foot with a sunken well. Cast silver. Weight 116 grams, 3.7 troy ounces. Height 11cm. Base diameter 6.7cm. London 1729. Maker John Eckford II.
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1729
John Bache
10360 George II Antique Silver Taperstick
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A delightful little antique silver taper stick of plain early design with baluster stem and square octagonal foot with a sunken well. Nice plain style and straight lines. Cast silver. Weight 108g, 3.4 troy oz. Height 10.5cm. Base diameter 6.5cm. London 1729. Maker John Bache. Sterling silver.
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1730
David Willaume II
8772 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks
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A fine pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks with baluster stems and shaped bases. Heavy cast silver and good original colour. Weight 931 grams, 29.9 troy ounces. Height 19 cms. Bases 11 cms square. London 1730. Maker David Willaume II.
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1732
Paul de Lamerie
9143 Antique George II Snuffer Tray by Paul de Lamerie
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An antique sterling silver snuffer stand by this important and sought after Huguenot silversmith. Of shaped rectangular form and having a central carrying handle. Good plain design and heavy gauge silver typical of this date. Scratchweight below. Weight 259 grams, 8.3 troy ounces. Height 6 cms. Length 18 cms. Width 8 cms. London 1732. Maker Paul de Lamerie.
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1732 - 1733
Thomas Causton
9449 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks
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A good pair of antique sterling silver candle holders of plain design with knopped columns and shaped bases. Heavy cast silver and good original colour. Total weight 728 grams, 23.4 troy ounces. Height 16.5cm. Base 10.3. London 1732/33. Maker Thomas Causton.
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1732
Thomas Causton
9967 George II Antique Silver Chamberstick
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An early English sterling silver chamber stick (also known as a go to bed) with a simple C shaped handle and reeded rim. Solid design and excellent heavy gauge silver as you’d expect from this date. Weight 256 grams, 8.2 troy ounces. Diameter 13.5cm. Spread 15.5cm. Height 6.5cm. London 1732. Maker Thomas Causton, a known candlestick maker. Sterling silver.
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1734
James Douglas
8219 Antique Irish Silver Candlesticks
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A superb pair of early Dublin cast candlesticks of circular form with a baluster stem and sunken well base. Sterling silver. Lovely plain style and good gauge silver. Weight 628 grams, 20.1 troy ounces. Height 16 cms. Base 10.2 cms. Each is stamped within the well of the base with Irish silver hallmarks for Dublin 1734. Maker James Douglas. Also stamped on the edge of the capitals with the harp mark.
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1735
James Gould
10154 George II Antique Silver Taperstick
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A pretty little antique silver taperstick with knopped stem and shaped rectangular base. Nice plain style. Cast silver. Weight 124 grams, 4.0 troy ounces. Height 10.8cm. Diameter of base 6.9cm. London 1735. Maker James Gould. Sterling silver.
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1736
James Gould
9424 George II Silver Chamberstick
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An early English silver chamber stick (also known as a go to bed) with the solid design and excellent heavy gauge silver as you’d expect from this date. Weight 250 grams, 8 troy ounces. Diameter 14cm. Spread 16cm. London 1736. Maker James Gould, known for his cast candlesticks.
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1737
John Hamilton Of Dublin
8403 Antique Irish Silver Candlesticks
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A rare pair of early Dublin cast candlesticks having octagonal bases with sunken wells and diamond faceting. The baluster stem follows the outline of the base. This is very desirable shape. Sterling silver. Lovely plain style and good gauge silver. Weight 662 grams, 21.2 troy ounces. Height 15.5 cms. Base 10 cms. Each is stamped within the well of the base with Irish silver hallmarks for Dublin 1737. Maker John Hamilton.
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1737
James Gould
10344 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks
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A handsome pair of antique silver candle holders. Very attractive design with knopped columns and shaped bases. Heavy cast silver and good original colour. Each has a hand engraved armorial within the well of the base. The detachable sconces are matching but probably made a few years later as candlesticks of this date were generally made without. Weight 807g 25.9 troy oz. Height 16.66cm. Base 10.2cm. London 1737. Maker James Gould. Sterling silver.
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1737
Charles Kandler
6318 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks by Charles Kandler
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An important pair of early English antique silver candlesticks by the sought after maker Charles Kandler. Very fine quality and made of heavy gauge cast silver. In the French taste, each with a knopped baluster stem on spreading circular base with sunken well and shaped outside border. These stunning candlesticks are beautifully chased all over and each bears an armorial crest within the sunken well. Weight 1459 grams, 46.9 troy ounces. Height 22cm. Base diagonal measurement 16.25cm. London 1737. Maker Charles Kandler.
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1739
Gabriel Sleath
10160 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks
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A fine pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks of plain design with faceted columns and shaped bases. Heavy cast silver. Weight 793 grams, 25.4 troy ounces. Height 17cms. Bases 11.5cm square. London 1739. Gabriel Sleath. Sterling silver.
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1740
Benjamin Godfrey
8591 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks
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An excellent pair of early English antique silver candlesticks by the sought after maker Benjamin Godfrey. Fine quality and made of heavy gauge cast silver. In the French Huguenot taste, each with a knopped baluster stem on spreading circular base and decorative border. These stunning candlesticks are beautifully chased all over. Weight 1180 grams, 37.9 troy ounces. Height 25.5 cms. Base diameter 12.5 cms. London 1740. Maker Benjamin Godfrey.
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1740
William Gould
7007 George II Cast Silver Candlesticks by William Gould
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An excellent pair of rare early English sterling silver candlesticks. Lovely plain style embellished with broad bands of ribbing, a decoration popular at this time. Very solid and heavy cast metal with knopped and baluster vase shaped stems and square stepped and hollowed out bases with canted corners. Each stick bears the crest of a goats head within the well. Excellent weight and colour. Weight 887 grams, 28.5 troy ounces. Height 17 cms. Base 10.75 cms square. London 1740. Maker William Gould.
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1740
Thomas Gilpin
8646 George II Silver Candlesticks
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A fine pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks with faceted columns and shaped bases. Heavy cast silver and good original colour. The sconces are hand engraved to one side with an armorial within a decorative cartouche, the other side with a crest. Underneath there is a hand engraved inscription. Weight 943 grams, 30.3 troy ounces. Height 18 cms. Bases 11 cms square. London 1740. Maker Thomas Gilpin.
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1741
Elizabeth Godfrey
9910 Set of 4 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks
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An exceptional set of antique silver candlesticks in the French Huguenot taste. Fine quality and made of heavy gauge cast silver. The early rococo style bases are decorated with seashells, flowers and scrolls. Total weight 2,444 grams, 78.5 troy ounces. Height 20.3cm. Diameter of base 12.3cm. London 1741. Maker Elizabeth Godfrey.
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1743
John Café
9956 George II Antique Silver Taperstick
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A delightful little antique sterling silver taperstick of plain early design having a knopped stem and shaped stepped foot. Cast silver. Weight 125 grams, 4.6 troy ounces. Height 11.3cm. Base diameter 7.2cm. London 1743. Maker John Cafe. Sterling silver.
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1744
George Wickes
9846 George II Antique Silver Candlesticks
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An excellent pair of antique silver candle holders of impressive size and heavy cast weight. Plain design with knopped columns and shaped bases. Good original colour. The nozzles are original and rare for this early date. There is a matching crest engraved to each base and nozzle. Total weight 1601 grams, 51.4 troy ounces. Height 26cm. Base 13cm. London 1744. Maker George Wickes. Sterling silver.
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Circa 1746
Antoine-Louis Montalant
8578 Early Antique French Cast Silver Candlesticks
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A magnificent pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks with faceted columns and circular stepped bases with sunken well. Uninscribed. Excellent condition and fine patina. These stunning candlesticks are beautifully chased on the columns and bases and have multiple ornamental borders. Very heavy weight 1927 grams, 61.9 troy ounces. Height 27 cms. Base width 14 cms. Marked underneath with provincial French silver stamps. Maker Antoine-Louis Montalant of Vannes. Date 1746-1750.