English Silver Gilt Grapevine Bacchus Herm Candlesticks After Lamerie

Pair of Georgian Rococo gilt sterling silver candlesticks, 1913. Each: Bacchus herm with muscular arms supporting elongated socket with twisted fluting and turned-down rim. Knopped columnar shaft on domed and scrolled foot. Wrap-around and entwined fruiting grapevines. Dynamic and sumptuous for a bibulous dinner. After Paul de Lamerie, the influential Huguenot silversmith. Fully marked including makers stamp (Crichton Brothers) and assay stamp (London). Very good condition with deep toning. Overall dimensions: H 14 3/4 x W 7 1/2 x D 7 1/4 in. Heavy total weight: 120 troy ounces. #CB778

Estimate:£22,704.90

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