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English Sterling Silver Chamber Candlesticks Pair 1824 Stag & Crown Crest For Sale
IMPORTANT PAIR OF ENGLISH GEORGE IV STERLING SILVER OCTAFOIL & DIAMOND CHAMBER CANDLESTICKS; CROWNE & STAG FAMILY CREST; EXCELLENT CONDITION
We are quite pleased to offer this pair of George IV sterling silver chamber form candlesticks.
Bearing period family crest. A stags head atop crowne.
From the well regarded William Eaton in 1824. First listed in 1813.
Primarily a specialist spoonmaker. His hollowares not often found.
An 1821 Eaton teapot is displayed in the famed Clark collection.
As noted the set in rarely seen octafoil or eight petal form. Raised diamond between panels.
Conforming diamond and octafoil edge removeable nozzle, hallmarked.
Both drip pan and nozzle with period stag and crowne family crests.
Well cast acanthus cap flying scroll handle. First observed on c1740 George II chambersticks.
This 1824 pair of English sterling octafoil and diamond chambersticks 6 1/2 inches handle to edge.
Exceptionally thick, heavy guage sterling set weighs 20 (standard) ounces.
Hallmarked as shown, both base and nozzle, bit rubbed as shown.
In excellent condition. Rich, lustreous sterling patina throughout. Original hallmarked nozzles well fit. Stand firm on table or stand. Scattered scuffs and fine lines, none deep, mostly around centre of nozzles.
For the discerning collector of the finest Georigan silver, focused upon examples with family crest. An exceptional pair of 1824 English sterling silver octafoil and diamond chamber cnadlesticks.
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