Lot Essay
The crest and motto are those of Coutts, for the family of Thomas Coutts (1735-1822), a renowned and influential banker.
EDINBURGH, CIRCA 1740; MAKER'S MARK HP, PROBABLY FOR HUGH PENMAN
Details
A PAIR OF GEORGE II SCOTTISH SILVER CANDLESTICKS
Edinburgh, circa 1740; maker's mark HP, probably for Hugh Penman
Each on shaped circular fluted base, rising to a faceted knopped stem, with spool-form socket, one side of base engraved with a crest under a motto, marked on bases
6in. (16.5cm.) high; 24oz. 10dwt. (762gr.) (2)
Edinburgh, circa 1740; maker's mark HP, probably for Hugh Penman
Each on shaped circular fluted base, rising to a faceted knopped stem, with spool-form socket, one side of base engraved with a crest under a motto, marked on bases
6in. (16.5cm.) high; 24oz. 10dwt. (762gr.) (2)
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, March 14, 1996, lot 151