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SOLD - Pair of Britannia Silver Candlesticks - Antique William III

SKU: W2748

A fine pair of antique William III English Britannia silver candlesticks; part of our ornamental silverware collection


Description
 
These fine Britannia* silver candlesticks have a Low Mass Alter style circular fluted column to an embossed gadroon decorated octagonal boss onto a plain swept foot with gadroon decoration onto a swept octagonal base, also embellished with embossed gadroon decoration.
 
The candlesticks are fitted with push fit detachable sconces which are also ornamented with gadroon decoration.

* Britannia Silver - The Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.84% of fine silver), denoted by the icon of the seated Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in 1697. This was to indicate the slightly higher standard of silver from sterling silver standard of 925 (92.5% of fine silver).

 
Condition
 
These candlesticks are very fine examples of their type.
They are a very good gauge of silver for their type, and in exceptional condition for their age.
Full hallmarks struck to the underside of each base are very clear.
Both undersides are also engraved with the initials H.E.R.
 
Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of these examples of William III table silverware.
 
Dimensions
 
Height  22cm/8.7"
Bases 13.7cm/5.4" square.
 
Total weight  25 troy ounces/778g

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Date: 1698
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Andrew Campbell started trading in Antique Silver in the 1970's. Initially, Andrew lived in the South of England, travelling the country, searching for items of silver to buy. Andrew sold these items at various London markets and antique fairs. Over time, and through selling at a range of venues, Andrew built up a large and diverse customer base from private buyers to national and international trade customers.
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