Lot Essay
These candlesticks are identical to examples produced in Paul de Lamerie's workshop, and it may be that Henry Hayens was one of the purchases of Lamerie's tools and models after the latter's death in 1751.
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A SET OF FOUR GEORGE II SILVER CANDLESTICKS MAKER'S MARK OF HENRY HAYENS, LONDON, 1751
Each on shaped square base with incurved corners and applied with rocaille, rising to a baluster stem and socket with rocaille, the shaped circular nozzle with foliate rim, the nozzles engraved with a crest, marked under bases
10in. (25.4cm.) high; 104oz. (3252gr.) (4)
Each on shaped square base with incurved corners and applied with rocaille, rising to a baluster stem and socket with rocaille, the shaped circular nozzle with foliate rim, the nozzles engraved with a crest, marked under bases
10in. (25.4cm.) high; 104oz. (3252gr.) (4)