Sterling Silver Taperstick - Antique Victorian (1846)

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver taperstick; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection

SKU: A9535

Price: £895.00

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Sterling Silver Taperstick - Antique Victorian (1846)

Description

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver taperstick has a baluster shaped form.

The incurved shaped capital retains the original sterling silver sconce embellished with scroll and foliate designs.

The bulbous panelled section of the column features rounded circular knop to the upper portion and applied floral and foliate designs to the lower portion.

The domed spreading shaped base is ornamented with an embossed foliate design emanating from the column, in addition to simplified foliate designs from the undulating rim.

The ornamentation to the base incorporates a scroll bordered cartouche to either side.

This Victorian taperstick has a weighted base.

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Maker: Henry Wilkinson & Co

Date: 1846

Origin: Sheffield, England

Condition

This antique Victorian taperstick is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition in keeping with age.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the base are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of Victorian silverware.

Dimensions

Height 12.2cm/4.8"

Diameter of sconce 3.7cm/1.5"

Diameter of base 8cm/3.1"

Weight

4.3 troy ounces/132g

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