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Antique Charles II Pillar Candlestick

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Stock: 9350

Date: 1663

Maker: Thomas Hughes

Country: England

An extremely rare early English silver candlestick from the reign of Charles II. It has a triple pillar column and...

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Description

Condition

This historic pillar candlestick is in very good condition. The engravings still have definition with some wear. The gilt finish, possibly an 18th century addition, has a small amount of wear particularly on the corners of the decorative platform above the base.

Maker Information

Maker: Thomas Hughes

Thomas Hughes, London silversmith, apprenticed to plateworker Christopher Shaw 1655, free 1662. Shaw ran a substantial workshop, having 6 apprentices between 1663-1672 and by 1670 he seems to have become a large sub-contractor to Edward Backwell, making a significant part of the large 3,270 oz dining service supplied to Prince Rupert. Hughes died c.1677.

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