MARK OF JOSEPH BIRD, LONDON, 1732

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A pair of George II silver candlesticks
Mark of Joseph Bird, London, 1732
Each on shaped square base with incurved angles and with baluster stem and spool-shaped socket, the bases each engraved with a crest, marked on bases and sockets
6¼in. (16cm.) high
24oz. (762gr.)
The arms are those of Capell for William, 3rd Earl of Essex K.G., K.T., P.C. (1697-1743) (2)

Provenance

Princess Irena Obolensky (1919-1997)

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Lot Essay

William Capell, 3rd Earl of Essex K.G., K.T., P.C. (1697-1743) succeeded his father in 1709-1710. From 1731-1736 he was minister plenipotentiary, then Ambassador Extraordinary to the King of Sardinia at Turin. He was created a Knight of the Thistle in 1725 and of the Garter in 1738. He died in 1743.

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