A pair of six-light candelabra

THE DESIGN ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT LUTYENS, 1930S

Details

A pair of six-light candelabra
The design attributed to Robert Lutyens, 1930s
Chromium plated and rock crystal, of 17th century inspiration
16½in. (42cm.) high (2)

Provenance

Formerly owned by a member of the Rank family.

Sale room notice

Please note that the candelabra are rhodium-plated and not chromium-plated as stated in the catalogue.

Lot Essay

Purchased in the early 1950s by the family of the present owner from the sale of the contents of 'The Warren', near Newmarket, home of the Ranks. The Rank family is believed to have commissioned work from Robert Lutyens in the 1930s.
A candelabrum/centrepiece of similar inspiration, also incorporating facet-cut rock crystal, is represented in the catalogue of Robert Lutyens' work compiled by Paul Peterson of Lutyens Design Associates.

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