A PAIR OF WILLIAM ARTHUR SMITH BENSON THREE-BRANCH CANDELABRA

CIRCA 1890

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A PAIR OF WILLIAM ARTHUR SMITH BENSON THREE-BRANCH CANDELABRA
CIRCA 1890
Modelled as a lily in copper and brass issuing branches
14½ in. (36.5 cm.) high (2)

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Lot Essay

The present model of candelabra features in William Arthur Smith Benson's catalogue of Lighting and Hollow-ware designs, illustrated as item N:22A, plate 23. They also feature in eds. I. Hamerton, 'W.A.S. Benson, Arts and Crafts Luminary and Pioneer of Modern Design', Antique Collector's Club, 2005, p. 121, pl. 97.

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