A George Grove Candle Stick Circa 1750

Name: A George Grove Candle Stick Circa 1750
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA951808
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Atropos Antiques

Description

George grove is recorded as having been active as a "candle stick maker" between 1748 and 1768 in the birmingham area. He specialised in four designs and the stick construction was a seamed and brazed form. Knopped stem and typical petal base.

This classic 7.5 inch brass stick is stamped with grove's mark and was made during the reign of george II circa 1750. (272 years ago). Through history silver sticks were treasured and often stored and hidden as items of high value. Brass sticks were far more common but not in the ownership of the less well off. Several makers majored in their production, george grove is perhaps one of the leading makers of this type of product. Early brass sticks are far less common than their silver counterparts because they were valued less and often were scrapped, re-worked and melted as fashion and material needs changed.

This handsome stick is in excellent straight condition with polished finish commensurate with it's age. A pair of these sticks would be offered by a specialist dealer for two thousand pounds upwards, a single carries a lower relative value and price but if you have, or can find a partner for this stick it's value rises very sharply!

All questions welcome and more pictures available on request.

Physical Dimensions

Height

19cm (7.48")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA951808

Dealers Internal Reference

GMGGSTK

Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description

This classic 7.

“

5 inch brass stick is stamped with grove's mark and was made during the reign of george II circa 1750.

Atropos Antiques

(272 years ago). Through history silver sticks were treasured and often stored and hidden as items of high value. Brass sticks were far more common but not in the ownership of the less well off. Several makers majored in their production, george grove is perhaps one of the leading makers of this type of product. Early brass sticks are far less common than their silver counterparts because they were valued less and often were scrapped, re-worked and melted as fashion and material needs changed.

fig 1. A GEORGE GROVE CANDLE STICK CIRCA 1750 — fig 1. A George Grove Candle Stick Circa 1750

This handsome stick is in excellent straight condition with polished finish commensurate with it's age. A pair of these sticks would be offered by a specialist dealer for two thousand pounds upwards, a single carries a lower relative value and price but if you have, or can find a partner for this stick it's value rises very sharply!

All questions welcome and more pictures available on request.

Physical Dimensions

Height

19cm (7.48")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref