Pair of Candelabra Sheffield – 1819

A towering and statuesque pair of antique silver George III three light candelabra. The sconces of the candlesticks are embossed with staggered shell scroll corners, and the waisted fluted columns are embossed with leaf scroll corners on shaped, circular bases that are highly embossed. The branches are embellished with fruiting vines and are leaf-capped. The bases are crested and this is repeated on the centre scone of each branch. These magnificent candelabra would grace any home or occasion. The Queen owns a set of 12 candlesticks of exactly the same model and silversmith, which entered the Royal collection through Queen Victoria (pictured in additional images). All were made by Kirkby, Waterhouse & Co in 1819 (one branch in 1814). Dimensions: height at side 23.5 inches, 59.69 cm; height at centre, 20 inches, 50.80 cm; full span 20.5 inches, 50.07 cm; width of base 7 inches, 17.78 cm. Weight: weight of branches 119 troy oz ( the candlesticks are filled).