William Comyns & Sons Ltd., London - Candelabrum (4) - .925 silver - 1750
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Set of four Georgian-style sterling silver candlesticks, each 18 cm high with a 12 cm base, weighing 1,400 g total, made in London by William Comyns & Sons Ltd. in .925 sterling silver, dating to 1700–1750, in excellent condition with light signs of wear and age.
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An incredible Set of 4 Georgianstyle sterling silver candlesticks – London, 1970.
Description:
A fine set of four sterling silver (.925) candlesticks, featuring remarkable craftsmanship. Each piece displays a faceted baluster-shaped stem resting on a stepped octagonal base.
The set of four pieces bears a series of perfectly clear and aligned official hallmarks stamped beneath the base, certifying the set's uniformity and provenance:
1. Maker's mark (Silversmith): Initials "RC" within a shaped shield.
2. Metal standard: The Lion Passant, guaranteeing English sterling silver (.925).
3. Town mark: The Crowned Leopard's Head of the London Goldsmiths' Company.
4. Date letter: Gothic/shorthand lowercase letter "p" within a square corresponding exactly to the year of assay, 1970.
Technical Specifications:
• Item type: Set of 4 candlesticks
• Material: Sterling silver .925 (tested)
• Origin / Period: England, London / dated 1970
• Dimensions: [18 cm Height in cm x 12 cm Base width in cm]
• Total weight: 1400 grams
Condition:
Excellent overall condition for pieces over 270 years old.
Shows slight signs of use, normal micro-scratches, and an aged patina consistent with the period. No major restoration or visible modifications. The hallmarks are beautifully preserved and exceptionally crisp (see macro photographs).
An incredible Set of 4 Georgianstyle sterling silver candlesticks – London, 1970.
Description:
A fine set of four sterling silver (.925) candlesticks, featuring remarkable craftsmanship. Each piece displays a faceted baluster-shaped stem resting on a stepped octagonal base.
The set of four pieces bears a series of perfectly clear and aligned official hallmarks stamped beneath the base, certifying the set's uniformity and provenance:
1. Maker's mark (Silversmith): Initials "RC" within a shaped shield.
2. Metal standard: The Lion Passant, guaranteeing English sterling silver (.925).
3. Town mark: The Crowned Leopard's Head of the London Goldsmiths' Company.
4. Date letter: Gothic/shorthand lowercase letter "p" within a square corresponding exactly to the year of assay, 1970.
Technical Specifications:
• Item type: Set of 4 candlesticks
• Material: Sterling silver .925 (tested)
• Origin / Period: England, London / dated 1970
• Dimensions: [18 cm Height in cm x 12 cm Base width in cm]
• Total weight: 1400 grams
Condition:
Excellent overall condition for pieces over 270 years old.
Shows slight signs of use, normal micro-scratches, and an aged patina consistent with the period. No major restoration or visible modifications. The hallmarks are beautifully preserved and exceptionally crisp (see macro photographs).
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
William Comyns & Sons Ltd., London
Gross weight
1400 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
London
Title additional information
1750
Number of objects
4
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
18 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1700-1750
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