Sterling Silver Candlesticks - Adams Style - Antique Edwardian (1902)

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Object Description

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver candlesticks in the Adams style; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection

These impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver candlesticks have an oval form to a knopped tapering column onto an oval spreading base, in the Adams style.

These antique English silver candlesticks have oval bell shaped capitals with flared rims and are encompassed with embossed fluted and reed decoration to the lower portion.

Each candlestick retains the original hallmarked push fit sconce with reed decoration to the moulded rim.

The knop to the upper portion of each column is encompassed with further reed decoration, reflecting that of the sconces.

The tapering knopped column of each candlestick surmounts an oval spreading base.

The oval spreading bases are further ornamented with embossed subtly concave fluted decoration.

These antique silver candlesticks have weighted bases and are fitted with the original leatherette to the underside; the sterling silver portion of the underside bears the retailer’s mark ‘Pearce & Sons’.

Dimensions
Height 21.6cm/8.5″
Length of sconce 6.2cm/2.4″
Width of sconce 4.6cm/1.8″
Length of base 11.8cm/4.6″
Width of base 8.9cm/3.5″

Weight
An accurate weight of silver cannot be provided as these candlesticks have weighted bases.

Object History

Maker: Hawkesworth, Eyre & Co Ltd
Date: 1902
Origin: Sheffield, England

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WORLDWIDE POSTAGE/SHIPPING

FREE OF CHARGE to all customers – including national and international deliveries.

Dispatch is either the same or next working day once a payment is received.

INSURANCE IN TRANSIT

Insurance cover is provided FREE OF CHARGE for items up to the value of £30,000.

All items are fully insured and sent at the risk of AC Silver.

Complimentary insurance valuation with images and text is provided with your purchase

Object Condition

These antique silver candlesticks are an exceptional gauge of silver for their type, exceptional quality and in excellent condition in keeping with age. Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the rim of each base and part hallmarks to the sleeve of the sconces have wear in keeping with age.

Object Details

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By appointment only.

Dealer Contact

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+44 (0)191 240 2645
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Dealer Location

35b St Georges Terrace
Jesmond
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Tyne and Wear
UK
NE2 2SU

Tel: +44 (0) 191 240 2645

Fax: +44 (0) 191 240 2647

VAT: GB 500 0310 42

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