Five various pairs of cast brass candlesticks

Five various pairs of cast brass candlesticks, 18th century, to include a pair of George III columnar candlesticks in bell metal, circa 1775, with tapered stems and beaded square section bases, 26cm high; three pairs of George I examples, first half 18th century, with canted square bases and hexagonal bases respectively, with knopped stems, the tallest pair 19cm high; and a further, similar pair with circular basesCondition Report: Each pair bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.GIII columnar candlesticks are slightly pitted to the surface, with one or two dents. The undersides suggest there may once have been a push-up mechanism, which is not currently functional. One of the drip pans is a little bent.One of the sticks with circular bases has a restoration above the foot. They are also a little bent, particularly bases and drip pans. The push-up mechanisms have been sealed/are no longer functional. The pair with the canted bases has short splits to the vertical casting seams to the upper edges of the sconces. One has a casting error to the sconce, where it is coarser. Both are pitted in places.The smaller pairs are variously pitted with some loss of definition and one or two casting errors.Overall, the lot is in perfectly presentable condition as commensurate with age.Condition Report Disclaimer