Lot Essay
An identical set of four by these makers was sold in these Rooms, October 30. 1990, lot 152.
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A PRIVATE TEXAS COLLECTION
A SET OF FOUR GEORGE IV SILVER CANDLESTICKS
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A SET OF FOUR GEORGE IV SILVER CANDLESTICKS
SHEFFIELD, 1824, MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN & THOMAS SETTLE
In the Rococo style, each on shaped circular foot, elaborately chased with scrolls, foliage and rocaille on a matted ground, rising to a knopped baluster stem and similar socket with conforming decoration, the removable nozzle with similiar foliate rim, marked on bases and nozzles--8 1/2in. (21.6cm.) high (4)
SHEFFIELD, 1824, MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN & THOMAS SETTLE
In the Rococo style, each on shaped circular foot, elaborately chased with scrolls, foliage and rocaille on a matted ground, rising to a knopped baluster stem and similar socket with conforming decoration, the removable nozzle with similiar foliate rim, marked on bases and nozzles--8 1/2in. (21.6cm.) high (4)