FOUR GEORGE III SILVER-GILT CANDLESTICKS
THREE WITH MARK OF WILLIAM PITTS AND JOSEPH PREEDY, LONDON, 1798 AND 1799, ONE WITH MARK OF JOSEPH PREEDY, LONDON, 1802
Each on circular base chased with foliage border, the fluted plinth supports a classically draped female figure holding in one hand a torch-like sconce surmounted by a leaf-clad wax-pan and socket, with removable nozzles, two engraved with a crest, some with slightly differing casting, each marked on base and figure, three further marked on sockets
15¾ in. (40 cm.) high and slightly smaller
150 oz. 4 dwt. (4,672 gr.) (4)
FOUR GEORGE III SILVER-GILT CANDLESTICKS
THREE WITH MARK OF WILLIAM PITTS AND JOSEPH PREEDY, LONDON, 1798 AND 1799, ONE WITH MARK OF JOSEPH PREEDY, LONDON, 1802
Each on circular base chased with foliage border, the fluted plinth supports a classically draped female figure holding in one hand a torch-like sconce surmounted by a leaf-clad wax-pan and socket, with removable nozzles, two engraved with a crest, some with slightly differing casting, each marked on base and figure, three further marked on sockets
15¾ in. (40 cm.) high and slightly smaller
150 oz. 4 dwt. (4,672 gr.) (4)
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