Antique George I Candlesticks

Object Description

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.

FRANCIS TURNER
Francis Turner, London silversmith, apprenticed to Thomas Prichard of the Grocers Company 1700, free 1707. Mark entered as largeworker 1709. 2nd (sterling) mark 1720. 3rd (new standard) mark 1721. A noted candlestick maker.

Object Literature

Few domestic silver candlesticks still exist before the reign of Charles II and 17th century examples are usually made from sheet silver and are light in weight. Cast candlesticks started to appear circa 1685 and are much heavier in weight. The first loaded candlesticks appeared circa 1765 and are made of sheet silver, and not cast.
Although many early candlesticks had fixed nozzles the first cast candlesticks were made without these useful drip pans. During the period c.1735-50 candlesticks with detachable nozzles appeared which facilitated much easier cleaning.

Object Condition

The silver candle holders are in good condition. Stamped underneath with a full set of matching English silver hallmarks. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

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