Candlestick, one of a pair

Date1741-1742

Marked by William Gould working ca. 1733 - 1762

MediumSilver (Sterling)

DimensionsH: 6 15/16"; Base: 4 1/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1954-551,1

DescriptionSilver candlestick with incurving, stepped square base and molded, terraced edges of octagonal form, the sides shaped in cyma curves. Trumpet-shaped octagonal shaft with circular knop below and cylindrical socket molded at top and base.Mark(s)Marked in relief on underside of base, one mark in each corner: 1) lion passant; 2) leopard's head crowned; 3) date letter "f" for 1741-1742; 3) black letter "WG" under sheaf in conforming rectangle for William Gould (Grimwade 1990 # 3150)ProvenanceEx Coll: C. J. Vander Ltd., London
Vendor: Garrard & Co. Ltd., London