Set of 4 Candlesticks – London 1772
Sold
Georgian silver candlesticks, set of 4, by John Carter II, London 1772 — now sold.
- Date
- —
- Maker
- John Carter II
- Assay office
- London
- Period
- Georgian
- Material
- Sterling Silver
- Stock ref
- W53-41
John Carter II's mark appears on this complete set of four candlesticks, hallmarked London 1772 — a full matching run rather than a single pair.
Hallmarks and marks
This piece carries the London assay office mark, and is recorded in the catalogue as London 1772. The maker’s mark is recorded as John Carter II.
We read every mark under a glass and write down what is actually there. Where a mark is worn, struck twice or cannot be attributed with confidence, the catalogue says so rather than offering a likely name.
Care and preservation
A treated silver polishing cloth is usually enough for light tarnish; for heavier tarnish use a silver foam or cream, rinse with warm water and dry thoroughly. Avoid silver dip for hollow pieces. Store wrapped in acid-free tissue or a tarnish-proof bag, and keep rubber bands away from silver.
Delivery and returns
All purchases include free UK delivery. UK orders are sent by trusted couriers, including FedEx, with tracked delivery typically arriving within a week of dispatch.
Judging a pair of candlesticks
Scale first. Early eighteenth-century sticks are shorter than Victorian ones — they were made for lower ceilings and closer candlelight. Measure the table before falling for a tall pair.
Loaded or cast. Most eighteenth-century candlesticks are loaded: a thin silver shell filled with pitch over a weighted base. That is normal, not a fault, but it changes how they should be cleaned.
Read all four marks. On a pair, both sticks should carry the same marks. Mismatched dates usually mean a marriage of two separate sticks.
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