Lot Essay
A very similar pair of the same year are illustrated in Vanessa Brett, The Sotheby's Directory of Silver, 1600-1940, page 190, number 796.
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MARK OF PETER ARCHAMBO, LONDON, 1744
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A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER CANDLESTICKS
MARK OF PETER ARCHAMBO, LONDON, 1744
Each with a domed circular section base, decorated robustly with foliate scroll and rocaille motifs, the baluster stems similarly decorated , with detachable nozzles, engraved with a crest - 9 7/8in. (25cm.) high, 59oz. (2)
MARK OF PETER ARCHAMBO, LONDON, 1744
Each with a domed circular section base, decorated robustly with foliate scroll and rocaille motifs, the baluster stems similarly decorated , with detachable nozzles, engraved with a crest - 9 7/8in. (25cm.) high, 59oz. (2)
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