Pair Associated Sterling Silver Candlesticks 1899- 1904

Description

Heading : A pair of George II style sterling silver candlesticks
Date : Hallmarked in London for Thomas Bradbury and Sons in 1899 and 1904 respectively
Period : Victoria and Edward VII
Origin : London England
Decoration : These faithfully replicate George II style candlesticks from third quarter of the 18th century
Size :  17.6cms tall
Condition : Some dings and small bruises around the square bases. One sconce has been replaced with an 18th century example
Restoration : None
Weight :  950g

In the late 19th and early 20th century there was a resurgence of interet in the elegance of Georgian style. The sheraton revival of the Edwardian period being the best known. The fashion was pervarise and impacted upon not only furniture design. The candlesticks are loaded with resin. this was standard practice  to improve stability.