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Please identify candlesticks
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:15 pm
by greyowl
I recognise the lion and the crown: 925, Sheffield. But what does the rest mean?
Re: Please identify candlesticks
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:06 pm
by dognose
Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
John Winter & Co., one of the great 18th century candlestick makers. Assayed at Sheffield in 1777.
Wonderful item. Is this one of a pair?
Trev.
Re: Please identify candlesticks
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:12 pm
by greyowl
Thanks for the reply, Trev. 1777: wow! I have four of them.
Re: Please identify candlesticks
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:48 am
by dognose
A set of four! You're blessed!
John Winter served his apprenticeship under Thomas Law and made nothing but candlesticks, both in silver and Sheffield Plate. Your candlesticks would have been die-struck, the same dies were used in the manufacture of both materials. His mark is often found overstamped by important London silversmiths of the period. His work was always to a high standard and his candlesticks were made using silver solder, unlike many others who used soft solder.
Trev.