Lot Essay
The arms appear to be those of Challoner impaling those of another.
Details
A SET OF FOUR QUEEN ANNE SILVER CANDLESTICKS
MAKER'S MARK OF MATTHEW COOPER, LONDON, 1713/4
On octagonal triangular-facetted spreading base rising to an octagonal and knopped stem with triangular-facetted socket, engraved with a coat-of-arms within a foliate scroll and rocaille cartouche and, on the other side, with a crest, marked under bases and on sockets--7 1/8in. (18.1cm.) high
(46oz. 10dwt., 1446gr.) (4)
MAKER'S MARK OF MATTHEW COOPER, LONDON, 1713/4
On octagonal triangular-facetted spreading base rising to an octagonal and knopped stem with triangular-facetted socket, engraved with a coat-of-arms within a foliate scroll and rocaille cartouche and, on the other side, with a crest, marked under bases and on sockets--7 1/8in. (18.1cm.) high
(46oz. 10dwt., 1446gr.) (4)
Provenance
A Lady, Christie's, London, December 14, 1988, lot 244