A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER CANDLESTICKS, London, circa 1740, maker's mark of Thomas Gilpin, each on panelled shaped square spreading foot, rising to a knopped baluster stem below a vase shaped socket, with removable circular nozzles, one marked under base and on socket, apparently lacking date letter; the other struck twice under base with maker's mark--6¾in. (17.1cm.) high, 31oz. (2)