Two English George II silver tapersticks

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The taper candlestick, or taperstick, as it is more generally known, follows in design the various forms of table candlesticks and first appears around 1685. The use of sealing wax for all letters created the need for a single taper holder upon the writing desk. The taper, in itself, was of small diameter. Tapersticks die out in 1775, except as part of an inkstand, being succeeded by the waxjack.

Two English George II silver tapersticks

POSSIBLE MARKS OF WILLIAM GOULD, LONDON, 1742

Details

Two English George II silver tapersticks
Possible marks of William Gould, London, 1742
Each on shaped square stepped base, one engraved with 4:7, the other 4: 16, each engraved with crest, knobbed stem, baluster capital, marked on base
10 cm. high
276 gr. (2)

Provenance

With E. Swonnel (silverware) LTD, London, 1976

Special notice

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Please note this lot contains two candlesticks and not a pair as stated in the printed catalogue

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