A set of four George III silver candlesticks by John Parsons, Sheffield 1793
A set of four George III silver candlesticks
by John Parsons, Sheffield 1793
Slender baluster stems and urn capitals with wide band of alternate pointed leaves and flutes with crescent-shaped motifs, reeded borders throughout, drip-pans engraved with crest and base engraved with twin coat of arms within scroll mantling, fitted with wood base, height 29cm.
Sold for £5,000 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The most unusual arms are those of WAKEFIELD of Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire accolly with WATSON of Ireland. The latter coat was granted in 1767.

Category: Decorative Arts / Silver


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