Georgian Candlesticks

An outstanding pair of sterling silver candlesticks by English silversmith Alexander Johnston. Reflecting the mid-18th century Georgian taste for the Rococo style, these candlesticks feature deeply chased decoration, from shells and palms to acanthus and rosettes, as well as an engraved armorial on each pedestal. Their exuberant yet balanced design is characteristic of the sophisticated style brought to England by French Huguenot silversmiths in the 1700s. Alexander Johnston first entered his mark in 1747 and work such as his, as well as that of artists like the celebrated Paul de Lamerie, indicated the adoption of French forms in all of the decorative arts, from furniture to textiles, hailing the dramatic shift from the more restrained classical manner. Excellent condition. Hallmarked London, 1751 10 ¾” high Reference: English goldsmiths and their marks, 2nd ed., 1921, Sir Charles James Jackson.

Hallmarked in London in 1729 by Richard Green, this handsome, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Taperstick, is cast and of traditional form, with a cut corner base and reed detailin...

Circa 1740-60 George II period brass candlestick. Petal base form with conforming bobeche. Cast in 2 parts. Warm color & excellent condition. 7.75" x 4 7/8" diagonally. We are a fam...

An unusual George III Cast Taperstick made in London in 1772 by John Carter. The Taperstick stands on a raised square base, with sunken well, decorated with gadrooning. The taperin...

Hallmarked in London in 1720 by George Boothby, these very handsome, early George I period, Antique Brittania Standard Silver Candlesticks, are cast and octagonal in shape, each engr...

Georgian Period English Candlesticks. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

A Very Fine Pair of George II Cast Candlesticks Made in London in 1743 by William Gould. The Candlesticks stand on a stepped shaped base decorated with reeding which rises to a circ...

An extremely fine pair of George III ormolu and marble chambers pattern griffin candlesticks. In the famous William Chambers pattern. Sir William ...

A Very Fine Early George II Cast Taperstick Made in London in 1731 by Thomas Mason The Taperstick is cast and displays a stepped hexagonal base decorated with reeding. The circular ...

A Very Fine Early George II Cast Taperstick Made in London in 1732 by James Gould. The Taperstick is cast and stands on an attractive stepped base, with i...

A fine and unusual pair of early 19th century bronze and ormolu two light candlesticks, in the form of a classical oil lamps, having flame cast sconces and central lids with acanthus...

A Very Fine George II Cast Taperstick Made in London in 1738 by Bennett Bradshaw and Robert Tyrrill. The Taperstick stands on a stepped shaped base decorated with reeding which rise...

This large and dramatic blown and cast-glass candlestick, with a blue-and-white spiral in its stem, was most likely made in England around 1800. It comes from the collection of the legendary aesthete Baron Max Fould-Springer, who lived at the Palais de Royaumont outside Paris, which on his death was inherited by his sister Liliane, Baroness de Rothschild...