Pair George IV Cast Silver Candlesticks Sheffield 1823

Description

Heading : Pair of Sheffield neoclassical cast candlesticks
Date : 1823
Period : George IV
Origin : Hallmarked in Sheffield. for John and Thomas Settle
Sconce : Removable bordered sconces both fully hallmarked
Stem : Ribbed baluster shaped stems with floral decoration below urn shaped capitals
Foot : Ribbed base with a decorated border
Base : Felt
Material Type : Sterling silver. The candlesticks are weighted to improve stability
Size : 27.8cm tall with a 15.2cm foot   
Condition : One ding in the rim which is hidden by the sconce. Some dents and bruises around the base rims.
Restoration : The bases have been refelted and professionally cleaned
Weight : 2335 grams combined weight loaded. Approximately 1600g of silver

Detachable sconce and body all fully hallmarked. The rims are marked with the original cast weight of silver 25ox 18dwt (18 pennyweights).  This equates to 805g or silver per candlestick.