Object Description
This is a truly magnificent and highly distinguished pair of antique Victorian silver-plated four-light three-branch table candelabra by the renowned silversmiths Hodd & Linley, Hatton Gardens, London, circa 1870 in date.
Each of these splendid candelabra are a mix of the Neo Classical & Empire styles, features a stunning fluted and reeded stem with three decorative cast branches, each terminating in a shaped and reeded socket and with a further central branch.
To add even more splendour to this superb pair, they stand on an impressive shaped triangular base with lion-paw feet.
The undersides of the candelabra bear the malers marks.
The attention to detail is fantastic and they are certain to attract attention wherever they are placed.
Condition:
In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 61 x Width 30 x Depth 30
Dimensions in inches:
Height 24.0 x Width 11.8 x Depth 11.8
Hodd & Linley
Business established in 1849 at Hatton Garden as Goodfellow, Tilley & Hodd (1849-1854). Later the firm became Goodfellow & Hodd (until 1860), Richard Hodd (until 1862), Hodd & Linley (until 1872) and Richard Hodd & Son from 1872 until the late 1970s. They were active from c. 1878 in Minerva Works, Hatton Gardens 30/31 using a trademark with the image of Minerva, the Greek goddess of industry. They were active also at 66/67 Cheapside. In 1981 the premises at Hatton Garden were occupied by the workshop of Dennis Smith and Gareth Harris, silversmiths.
Our reference: A1384