MARK OF JOHN SCHUPPE, LONDON, 1761

The figural design of these candlesticks is part of a long tradition in English silver, which started in the late 17th century with the caryatid-stemmed candlesticks attributed to Anthony Nelme, see note for lot 93. John Schuppe, who was thought to been Dutch born, first entered a mark in London in 1753. He is almost entirely known for his production of cream-jugs or cow creamers modelled in the Dutch style as cows. A small number of figural tapersticks are recorded by him. Submitted to the Antique Plate Committee at the Goldsmiths' Hall before being sold in 2003, these candlesticks were deemed to be the work of John Schuppe.