A Pair Of Large Georgian Inspired Baluster Candlesticks c1910

Description

Heading : A pair of candlesticks in the Georgian style
Date : 1890-1910
Period : Victoria- George V
Origin : England
Colour : Clear and bright
Stem : Slice cut with facet cut knops. Detachable sconces
Foot : Domed with scallopped edges and cut panels.
Pontil : snapped
Type :Lead
Size : 27 cm tall (tallest) with a 16.3 cm foot  
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 2086 grams (combined)

Additional Information :

These beautiful cut glass candlesticks are not Georgian. They are Victorian or Edwardian but in the Georgian style. Antique Victorian candlesticks are often in the Georgian style. Most major glassmakers in England produced commercial lines of glassware in the early 20th century in the Georgian style. These are another example of this reversion to a simplicity and elegance after three decades of elaborate rich cutting and intense decoration.

These are frequently misattributed and it is an easy error to make for the inexperienced. Vandyke rims resemble the gable ends of Dutch houses and these too were reproduced in the early 20th century. The sconces (or savels if you prefer) that may be inserted into the capital. and provide a drip pan. are another late 18th and early 19th century feature that was reproduced.