A Pair of George II Provincial Silver Candlesticks by James Kirkup, Newcastle, One 1746 and One 1747
each on shaped square base, with stepped shell and foliage heightened border, the tapering stem chased with quilting and with shell knop, the spool-shaped socket with similar decoration and with detachable nozzle, the base and nozzle each later engraved with a crest 21.5cm high, 40oz 4dwt, 1,251gr (2)
Each fully marked underneath. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points. The sleeve of the nozzles have been repaired. The engraved crests are later.
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
each on shaped square base, with stepped shell and foliage heightened border, the tapering stem chased with quilting and with shell knop, the spool-shaped socket with similar decoration and with detachable nozzle, the base and nozzle each later engraved with a crest 21.5cm high, 40oz 4dwt, 1,251gr (2)
Each fully marked underneath. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points. The sleeve of the nozzles have been repaired. The engraved crests are later.
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
