This is an exquisite pair of antique English Victorian Neo Classical silver-plated candlesticks bearing the maker''s mark of Walker & Hall, circa 1890 in date.
The circular beaded nozzles and acanthus leaf and garland style capitals are decorated with ribbons and columns and stand on square bases with bead ornamentation.
Add an element of pure luxury to your home with this superb pair of antique candlesticks.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 31 cm x Width 11 cm x Depth 11 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot x Width 4 inches x Depth 4 inches
Walker & Hall
The business was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker, who became an assistant of Dr John Wright. Dr John Wright had conducted important experiments on electroplating, and Walker secured the royalty of electroplating for Sheffield.
The business was joined by Henry Hall and became Walker & Hall in 1853. The factor
...y was at Howard Street, Sheffield, while showrooms were opened in 45 Holborn Viaduct, London. Branches were opened in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Cardiff, Belfast, Hull, Bristol, Melbourne and Adelaide (Australia), and Cape Town (South Africa).
Walker & Hall was converted into a limited liability company in 1920 under the style Walker & Hall Ltd and combined in 1963 under the British Silverware Ltd with Mappin & Webb and Elkington & Co. Walker and Hall Sheffield were primarily Sheffield Makers, but items with Birmingham, London and Chester Assay Marks can also be found.
Our reference: A5333
Internal Reference: A5333
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1222436
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 31cm (12.2inches)Width is 11cm (4.3inches)Depth is 11cm (4.3inches)
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