A large pair of George V sterling silver revivalist candlesticks, London 1935 by Richard Comyns

In the 17th century manner, with spreading octagonal bases with embossed canthus leaf decoration and applied acanthus prunts. Leading to an octagonal platform with cast and applied canthus prunts and a square section knop with acanthus detail and ovolo edge, leading to a quatrefoil section column with attached quatrefoil sconce. Hollow, fully marked underneath. (2)

Height – 30 cm / 11.75 inches

Weight – 1796 grams / 57.74 ozt

This form of candlestick is known from Harthill Church, Yorkshire, marked for London 1675 by a maker I.B with a crescent below, they are illustrated in ‘Catalogue of Silver Treasures from English Churches – An Exhibition of Ecclesiastical Plate of Domestic Origin at Christie’s, 8 King Street, St. James’s, S.W.1, January 5 to 30, 1955’ number 125.