A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT FOUR-LIGHT CANDELABRA

MARK OF CHARLES STUART HARRIS, LONDON, 1897

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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT FOUR-LIGHT CANDELABRA
MARK OF CHARLES STUART HARRIS, LONDON, 1897
Each on shaped circular spreading base, with knopped baluster stem, the foliate scroll branches and central standard with baluster sockets, circular waxpans and removable nozzles, all elaborately cast and chased with lion's masks, dolphins, eagles, and dragon's heads representing the Four Elements, within swirling scrolls, flowers and rocaille on a matted ground, the central socket with removable eagle finial, marked on bases, branches, nozzles, central socket and finials, the finials 1904
24 in. (60.9 cm.) high; 483 oz. 10 dwt. (15,049 gr.) (2)

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These candelabra are missing one nozzle.

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Lot Essay

The complex design of these candelabra incorporating revived Baroque and Rococo elements was first introduced during the Regency era by silversmiths such as Paul Storr. The most elaborate version of this design, a set of three- seven- and eight-light candelabra dating to 1813, is illustrated in M. Penzer, Paul Storr, 1954, pl. XLIII.

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