Pair of English Vermeil Figural Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Pair of English Vermeil Figural Sterling Silver Candlesticks
A pair of English gilt sterling silver figural candlesticks, modeled as a young male and female supporting grapevine-form candle arms, fully hallmarked and unweighted.
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This impressive pair of English vermeil candlesticks is executed in solid cast sterling silver, richly gilt throughout, and modeled as a young male and female figure standing beneath branching grapevines. Each figure holds a basket of grapes while supporting two candle sockets formed as twisting vine branches terminating in floral sconces.
The bases are finely cast with naturalistic ground textures and foliage, reinforcing the pastoral theme. Both candlesticks are unweighted and without filler, an important distinction that highlights their quality and substantial silver content.
Each piece bears full English hallmarks, including maker’s marks and date letters, stamped on the interior rim of the underside. The combined weight of 2,740 grams underscores the exceptional craftsmanship and material value. These candlesticks exemplify the decorative richness and sculptural ambition characteristic of late 19th-century English silverwork, combining figural artistry with functional elegance.
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This impressive pair of English vermeil candlesticks is executed in solid cast sterling silver, richly gilt throughout, and modeled as a young male and female figure standing beneath branching grapevines. Each figure holds a basket of grapes while supporting two candle sockets formed as twisting vine branches terminating in floral sconces.
The bases are finely cast with naturalistic ground textures and foliage, reinforcing the pastoral theme. Both candlesticks are unweighted and without filler, an important distinction that highlights their quality and substantial silver content.
Each piece bears full English hallmarks, including maker’s marks and date letters, stamped on the interior rim of the underside. The combined weight of 2,740 grams underscores the exceptional craftsmanship and material value. These candlesticks exemplify the decorative richness and sculptural ambition characteristic of late 19th-century English silverwork, combining figural artistry with functional elegance.
